Noble coffee requires an appropriate “framing”. The container in which it is served is no less important than the cooking technology. The choice is determined by the details: the volume of the coffee cup, the material from which it is made, the thickness of the walls, and appearance. The right containers will help maintain the desired temperature of the liquid required for coffee and coffee-based drinks. Coffee shop owners buy combined options. For the office and home, you can choose a cup “to suit you.”
What is a mug?
This is a container for drinks of any temperature. It has a durable handle that is comfortable to hold even when the container is filled to the top. Such dishes are produced from glass, metal, porcelain, ceramics and plastic. The height of the mug is slightly larger than a standard glass.
The drink inside retains its heat for 15 minutes and only then begins to gradually cool down. If the mug has a thermal effect, then the liquid in it remains hot for a long time. Such utensils are convenient for everyday use, especially for lovers of large-volume drinks.
Features of Irish glass
The traditional form is determined primarily by the temperature of the drinks being poured. It is convenient to hold the handle immediately after serving to avoid getting burned. And when the liquid has cooled a little, you can hold the glass by the thickening on the stem or “cradle” it in your palms like a cognac glass.
Classic and modern forms
There are no strict standards. Modern Irish glass delights with a variety of forms, limited solely by the imagination of the manufacturer. The handle can be attached to the base of the wine glass. And the leg can be plump and short – no more than a couple of centimeters high. Particularly popular are double glass models that resemble table wine glasses.
Bowl shapes are conventionally divided into three types :
- in the form of an inverted cone with walls diverging towards the top (the drink cools down faster, and alcohol evaporates from alcoholic cocktails faster);
- in the form of a cylinder (cocktails stay hot longer);
- tulip-shaped (designed for drinks with a rich aroma).
What does the size depend on?
If the height of the stem or the location of the handle of an Irish glass depends solely on the creative ideas of the developer, then the internal volume of the bowl varies depending on the cocktail served:
- For coffee with the addition of whiskey, cognac, brandy or rum, it is customary to use glasses from 0.18 to 0.24 liters.
- Hot toddies, mulled wine or grog can be served in much larger containers, up to 0.4 liters.
- Cold cocktails and lattes are poured into glasses with a volume of 0.24 to 0.36 liters.
- A glass for traditional Irish Coffee is designed to hold 8 ounces, which is approximately 0.22 -0.23 liters.
What qualities should glass have?
Irish glass is used primarily for serving drinks whose temperature may be close to or equal to boiling . Therefore, the requirements for glass for manufacturing are not entirely ordinary.
Leaded or crystal glass, which is common for wine and cognac glasses, is absolutely not suitable. It is simply not designed for such sudden changes from cold to heat and may burst or crack.
For the manufacture of Irish glasses, exclusively heat-resistant glass , which can easily withstand almost any temperature. This is a difficult and expensive material to produce, which is why glasses for Irish coffee cannot be found from every manufacturer.
Glass can be either transparent or have protruding edges or a pattern. There are no special rules in this regard, except for purely aesthetic perception. For example, flaky striped cocktails or punches with pieces of fruit look better in dishes made of smooth material. And coffee with cognac or brandy plays beautifully with colors, refracting in the ribbed edges.
What is a cup?
These are utensils used for drinking hot liquids and soups. For tea or coffee, they traditionally produce forms with one elegant handle, into which, according to the rules of etiquette, it is not customary to insert fingers or stick out the little finger. The cup is taken by the handle, as if pinching it with your fingertips on both sides. The average diameter along the upper rim is 10 cm.
Soup ones are more like a bowl with one or two symmetrical handles, not so graceful, but wider.
Such dishes are used quite rarely, mainly on special occasions.
How many grams of coffee in a tablespoon
- In one article l. without a mound, exactly twelve grams of ground product can be placed. If you take it in a heap, you get eighteen grams.
- It turns out that you can hold significantly less freeze-dried instant coffee. Without top - 6 g, and with a mound - 9 g.
- In this case, 7 g of powder is placed without a slide and 10 g. with a mound.
It is also worth considering how many coffee beans are needed to prepare one serving of espresso. To end up with 7-8 grams of ground Arabica, you need to take exactly 1 tbsp. l.
Purpose of the mug
Modern technologies make it possible to produce mugs not only for drinking drinks, but also for long-term heat retention, creating individual prints, photographs on the walls of the dishes and printing inserts for every taste, including changing the color of the walls “chameleon”.
For fun, craftsmen potters produce joke mugs. In appearance they are not at all different from ordinary ones. At the same time, it is simply impossible to drink from them without spilling a single drop. When making it, the craftsman leaves several holes in the handle and bottom. Only knowing the secret of the location of these holes can you stay dry.
Mugs have no division by purpose. They are used for any drinks: hot and cold. The exception is beer mugs, which are produced only from glass or ceramics and are often supplemented with a lid. They have a maximum volume of up to 1 liter.
How to choose the right glass for serving Irish coffee
Take a few simple tips to help you make the right choice when buying glasses for Irish coffee:
- It is not necessary for all Irish glasses to be the same shape. The same rule can be applied to them as for tea or coffee mugs, when each family member has their own favorite.
- Avoid very cheap cookware because it may be made from poor quality glass.
- The higher the stem and thicker the bottom and walls of the glass, the better it will maintain the temperature of the drink.
- If you don't like models with handles, then pay attention to the new lines of double glass wine glasses with a long stem .
- Irish Coffee glass with a volume of 0.24-0.28 liters is universal and suitable for any drink.
- When choosing, pay special attention to the cup, because the temperature and taste of the drink largely depend on it.
The leaders among manufacturers of Irish glasses are: TM Durobor (Belgium), TM Luigi Bormioli (Italy), TM Arcoroc (France) and TM Pasabahce (joint production of Turkey and Russia).
And one last piece of advice. A glass for Irish coffee with a larger than average volume or an unusual ornament on the glass can be used for an original gift, instead of boring mugs with inscriptions.
Purpose of the cup
For each hot liquid drink there is a specific type of cup:
- soup or broth - used for serving broths or puree soups. For ease of eating, they are available with one or two handles. Capacity from 320 – 430 ml.
- for tea there are two types: standard and tasting volume.
The standard includes dishes with an average volume of 200 ml.
For tasting - a small cup used for drinking green or black tea with a high degree of brewing.
- Coffee houses differ from tea houses in a variety of types:
An espresso cup has a minimum volume of 35 – 40 ml.
Made from thick porcelain to retain heat.
Demitasse cup – produced in volumes of 60 – 90 ml. Outwardly it resembles a bowl with a handle.
The inside has a narrowed bottom for easy mixing of the drink.
Espresso or Turkish coffee is poured into such dishes.
A cappuccino cup always comes with a saucer.
Due to the presence of high foam when brewing this aromatic drink, the average volume is 220 ml.
You can also serve lungo, doppio and espresso with cream in such dishes.
The latte cup is one of the most capacious coffee forms from 220 – 360 ml. Made from thickened porcelain. Reminiscent of an elongated glass with a handle.
An Americano cup has thick walls and holds from 200-220 ml. Similar in shape to espresso pots, but larger in size.
Frappuccino cup is a glass with a handle from 350 to 500 ml. The higher it is, the more components you can add to your coffee cocktail.
Preferences in different situations
Countries and connoisseurs
In Russia, a coffee cup with a volume of 100-130 ml is in demand, which is considered large in Europe and Asia. In the USA, they prefer to drink from impressive containers up to 180 ml, and cappuccino and latte - up to 350 ml.
Coffee gourmets prefer half-shaped containers called dmitas. They hold 60 ml of natural coffee. They pour coffee drinks into glasses up to 250 ml.
Which cups do you most often drink coffee from?
up to 130 mlot 130 and above
For home and office
To make coffee at home, coffee lovers use ceramic mugs of their favorite color with a volume of 170 to 220 ml. These sizes allow you to pour cappuccino, latte, mocha. The main thing is that there is a comfortable handle that allows you to hold a hot cup in your hands.
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For work or the office, buy medium-sized containers of 150-170 ml, which are versatile. They are also used for tea, juices, and water. Preference is given to pleasant pastel colors that do not irritate.
For a coffee shop
Cafe owners choose cups of at least three sizes:
- 50-90 ml – for serving ristretto, espresso;
- 170-220 ml – for cappuccino, latte, Americano;
- up to 350 ml – for coffee cocktails.
If you buy mugs from one supplier, you can negotiate a discount. Another plus is that the same dishes will emphasize the style of the coffee shop.
conclusions
Many people call a mug a cup or, conversely, without even thinking about the differences between these forms:
- a mug is suitable for those who like large volumes, a cup for those who need 250 ml or less;
- The height of the cup is lower and more rounded than the mug;
- mugs are used for daily use, cups for tea and coffee are only for festive events or when visiting a restaurant;
- the handle of the mug is wider due to its large capacity, the handle of the cup is elegant;
- The walls of the cup are thinner, with the exception of the coffee walls, while those of the mug are thicker.
- a cup is served paired with a saucer, a mug - one;
- In case of severe chills, the mug will warm you up. It’s enough to wrap your fingers around it and bring your face closer to the drink; you won’t get this effect with a cup.
The history of Irish coffee and glass
This story began in the last century. Like many discoveries in the world, this type of coffee drink was invented under the pressure of unexpected events that encouraged spontaneous experiments.
At the dawn of aviation progress in the 30s of the last century, people traveled the route between Europe and America passing through the Atlantic Ocean on seaplanes. This type of transport was not sufficiently suitable for transporting people; it was not sealed and was not heated, so passengers were subjected to severe cooling during the many-hour journey.
Along the intercontinental flight route in Ireland, there was a port in the city of Foynes that acted as an intermediate point for airlines. It was possible to wait out bad weather in it, refuel the seaplane, and passengers could warm up and refresh their strength in a local restaurant, whose chef was Joe Sheridan.
In the winter of 1942, people flying from Foynes to Newfoundland urgently returned to port due to dangerous weather conditions. Exhausted and cold travelers needed to be warmed quickly and effectively. In this situation, the unconfused Joe decided to treat the suddenly appeared visitors to both a hot and invigorating drink. To do this, he added Irish whiskey to the coffee, and topped it with an even layer of lightly whipped nutritious cream. Passengers responded to this cocktail with only positive responses, and one of them asked the question: “Is this Brazilian coffee?”, to which Sheridan replied: “No, Irish!”
But the history of glasses for serving Irish coffee began much earlier than the drink of the same name. In the 19th century, French soldiers captured Fort Mazargan in Morocco. There they discovered interesting glass mugs with stems, which they adapted for drinking coffee with brandy. And then, many years later, Joe Sheridan brought his legendary drink in this glass.
Subsequent events helped spread the fame of the coffee cocktail and the special Irish glass throughout the world. Nowadays, Irish Coffee is included in the list of official cocktails by the International Bartenders Association, and Irihs glass is considered a traditional glass for Irish coffee.
Cup of coffee with whipped cream
Using a narrow, horizontally oriented oval, draw the top of the cup, as if looking at it from the side.
Below it, draw the cup itself in the form of a semicircle. Draw the handle.
Then draw whipped cream in the form of a “cap” rising above the surface of the cup. Using separate lines, show their loose, voluminous, cloud-like structure.
Outline all the lines of the drawing with a thin black outline. Don't forget to add volume to the handle and thickness to the wall of the mug.
Before you start working with paints, decide which side the light will fall from. It is fundamentally important that you apply all the necessary shadows realistically.
First, work on the area of the drawing where the coffee itself is located. Mix yellow, dark orange and brown colors in it.
Then take the same color mix, dilute it with water and apply the shadows over the cream.
Let the work dry a little. Take the caramel color and apply more saturated shadows to the foam. You will see how the work will immediately “play.”
Use a light gray color to shadow the mug and create a cast shadow on the table.
Dry the work thoroughly again.
Using a thin dark brown outline, draw chocolate chips onto the foam.
A cup of coffee with whipped cream is ready!
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Choice of ground coffee
For express brewing you need medium grind coffee. Ground grains that are ground too finely form a suspension in the bowl, which not everyone likes, and grains of coarsely ground grains are good for filtration brewing, but in a mug they float up and spoil the impression of the drink.
It is ideal when the grains are ground immediately before use, but often this is not possible. You can buy grains in specialized shops and ask them to immediately grind them as needed.
In supermarkets, a product suitable for brewing in a mug is marked with a special inscription or icon on the packaging. An opened pack should be used within 2 weeks by pouring the contents into an airtight, opaque jar.
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It is best to brew ground coffee in a mug using only Arabica beans, without adding Robusta. Single-varietal high-mountain Arabica beans are the most advantageous with this preparation option, but espresso blends are not at all suitable here.
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Spicy drink
Various spices can be added to the drink: cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves and even black pepper.
This method has been used in the Middle East for many centuries.
Ingredients:
- ground grains – 2 tsp;
- cinnamon – 1/3 tsp;
- cardamom – 1/3 tsp;
- black pepper – 1/4 tsp;
- sugar (to taste);
- boiling water – 200 ml.
Preparation:
- Boil water and let it cool slightly.
- Rinse the cup with hot water, add coffee and spices. With this method, it is advisable not to add sugar, but eat it as a bite.
- Mix the mixture well and add hot water.
- Cover and let sit for 5-7 minutes. During this time, the drink and all the spices will reveal their aroma.
- After the drink has steamed, stir and serve with sweets.
Cuban version
In Cuba, this drink has been drunk for several hundred years, and its recipe remains unchanged to this day.
This method has its roots on the island of Cuba.
Ingredients:
- ground coffee – 1-2 tsp;
- cane sugar (to taste);
- water – 200 ml;
- rum – 1 tsp.
Preparation:
- Boil water, cool slightly.
- Rinse the inside of the mug with hot water.
- Mix coffee and cane sugar in a cup. If you don’t have brown sugar, you can use regular sugar, a sweetener, or drink it without adding sweets. Alternatively, refined cane sugar can be consumed as a snack with a drink.
- Pour hot water over the dry mixture, cover and let sit for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir the finished drink a little and add rum.
- Wait until the mixture settles and the drink is ready to drink.
How many grams in a teaspoon
When talking about how much coffee is in 1 teaspoon, you should first of all take into account the type of raw material being measured. Natural ground without a mound will fit 3 g, and with the top 6 g.
Freeze-dried instant will be 2 g if you take it without a heap and 2.5 g with a heap. Powder will fit a little more (3.5-4.5 g).
Separately, it is worth mentioning the coffee spoon. It only holds 1.5 g. If you fill it up, you get 1 g more.
Accordingly, to prepare espresso, you will have to draw at least three times. However, if you don’t have any other cutlery at hand, you can use this little one.
Easy way
This option is widespread in the Middle East and came from there.
The classic method of preparation, which contains only 3 ingredients: ground coffee, boiling water and sugar.
Ingredients:
- ground coffee – 1-2 teaspoon;
- sugar or sweetener (to taste);
- water – 200 ml.
Preparation:
- Boil water, let it cool slightly to a temperature of 85-90 degrees.
- Pour boiling water over the mug.
- Pour coffee and sugar into a cup and stir the dry mixture. The drink has a pleasant taste and is sugar-free. For people watching their figure, you can add a sweetener or skip the sweets altogether.
- Pour boiling water into a cup, stirring, and cover with a saucer.
- Brew for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir a little and the drink is ready to drink.
