New: Tipsy Latte Mugs
Ten months ago, we launched my Tipsy espresso cup.
My idea was that the asymmetrical shape , curled sides and polished inside, made it easier to get your nose in and smell the espresso. It's very thin porcelain, with a sandy texture, because I like to feel the texture of ceramics, and a delicate drinking lip always makes things taste better for me.
These ideas are not new: they're commonplace in tea drinking circles, but I don't know that they've been applied before to espresso.
I really liked the feel of my little tipsies, and wondered if the design would work well for milky drinks. We've made prototypes at a number of larger sizes.
To my surprise, I found that Tipsy-for-milky-drinks worked better than I expected, because:
- the asymmetrical shape let me get my milk jug pouring art sooner onto the surface
- the slight rounding let me swirl the drink without worrying about it flying out (which has happened to many with traditional latte glasses)
- the thinner walls meant I didn't have to heat the milk as much to hit that 50ºC actual-drink temperature (after cooling by the vessel), preserving its flavor. I realize that people preheat their thick ceramic cups, but when you measure them they're usually around 35ºC, so they still cool the drink.
- and I loved the hands-around-the-cup shape of Tipsy. It's very comforting.
And so, we now have 180ml Tipsy mugs in stock. These work well for flat white and medium lattes (6oz).
In a few months we'll have 250ml Tipsy mugs in stock as well. They're taking longer to produce, because its thin, delicate walls tend to deform when made to a larger size. These are more like artisan ceramics than the mass production cups you see everywhere.
We're not taking pre-orders for the 250ml mugs yet, because I can't promise exactly when we'll ship them. I don't want to be disappointing people, as it might take some time to make enough to meet demand, at the quality level I'd like.
-john
AI Summary
Decent Espresso introduces the Tipsy cup range, designed to enhance milk beverages and latte art. The 180ml cup is perfect for smaller drinks, while the 250ml size suits larger lattes. Its thinner walls allow for lower milk steaming temperatures, providing a sweeter taste. With a polished interior for smooth swirling and a textured exterior for grip, the Tipsy cup is ideal for precise latte art.
Key Highlights:
- Available in 180ml (Piccolo, Flat White) and 250ml (larger lattes).
- Thinner walls enable lower milk steaming temperatures, preserving sweetness.
- Polished interior for better milk swirling and smoother latte art.
- Textured exterior for better grip.
- Ideal for latte art enthusiasts and those who enjoy lighter milk temperatures.
Conclusion: The Tipsy cup range is an excellent choice for coffee lovers who enjoy both aesthetic and functional benefits in their milk beverages. Whether you prefer a smaller cup for a piccolo latte or a larger one for an American-sized latte, these cups will improve your latte art experience and enhance the balance of your coffee drinks.
Updated 2023/12/22