Why this cup earns its place
The 85ml cup is the espresso standard: enough for a proper shot with room for a light pour-over, designed for fast turnarounds where a full coffee cup sits too long. Stacks tight at 24 per box, 3.05 kg gross, so restocking from storage is a one-person job.
Fine-china construction means the rim resists the chipping that ceramic picks up in espresso-machine work — the edge of an 85ml cup sees steam-basket contact that thinner ware can't handle. The stacking profile is engineered so you set one down on the next without grinding glaze on glaze. Dishwasher-safe at full cycle; 5-year edge-chip warranty on the rim.
Where a 170ml cup would leave espresso drinkers waiting for a refill, 85ml keeps turnover fast. Stacking is tight enough that a bar can hold working stock on a small shelf above the machine, not in a back store.
