Espresso Glasses

Did you know why a glass of water is traditionally served with espresso?

The purpose is to cleanse the palate. Drinking water before espresso helps refresh the taste buds so the coffee’s full aroma can be experienced without distortion.

Originally, however, there was another reason behind this tradition. In earlier times, when water supplies were less reliable and not always safe for direct consumption, water had to be boiled to eliminate germs. Cafés that served a glass of water with espresso demonstrated that they used clean, safe water for preparing coffee.

Feel free to explore our selection and add your favorite glass to your next coffee order.