You’d be amazed at the variety of espresso cups which exist in Italy.  They have a couple of things in common – their size and the fact that sets of these small and cute coffee cups make original Christmas gifts.

For espresso addicts, like me, and lovers of Italian coffee, a set of espresso cups can make an interesting talking point after any evening blessed with Italian food.

I’ve always liked espresso cups, and we’ve got several different designs in our Milan apartment.  Now I would not describe myself as a collector, but I do think espresso cups are highly collectable.  Do you know any espresso cup collectors?

Well, if you have not yet discovered the joys of Italian and Italian-style espresso cups, this post will show you where to look.  Indeed, both Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk have quite a number of espresso cups and if you are short of Christmas gift ideas, then this post may help.

For the more furbi among you, presenting someone you know with a set of Italian style cups this Christmas might be a clever way of dropping a hint about a vacation in Italy in the New Year.

On to the list, some of which are Amazon bestsellers, others of which are not, I just liked them! Oh, by the way, cappuccino cups also make very good teacups – but don’t tell any Italians I told you so. Happy Christmas Shopping!

Interesting Espresso Cups from Amazon.com

1. Nuova Point Genova White Italian Cities Espresso Cup & Saucer Set

2. Milano Black Espresso Cups – Set of 6 – Original By Nuova Point Italy

3. Classic Coffee & Tea White Dots Espresso Cups & Saucers, Set of 6, Assorted.

4. Le Creuset Stoneware Set of 2 Espresso Cups and Saucers, Cherry red
or Le Creuset Stoneware Set of 2 Espresso Cups and Saucers, Marseille blue

5. Villeroy & Boch Newwave Caffe Espresso Service for Two

6. 13 piece Espresso Cups Set with holder

7. Imusa Espresso Set with Saucers and Spoons, 12 piece

8. Bodum Pavina 2-Ounce Double-Wall Thermo Glasses (Espresso/Shot), Set of 2

9. Bormioli Rocco Verdi Espresso Cup With Stainless Steel Handle, Set of 4, Gift Boxed

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10. Bormioli Rocco Verdi Cappuccino Cup with Stainless Steel Handle, Set of 4, Gift Boxed

11. BIA Cordon Bleu Espresso Cup & Saucer Set of 6

12. Bialetti: Set of 4 “Tazzine Sport” Coffee Cups with Saucers

13. Bialetti Radiance Glass Espresso Cup with Saucer, 2-Ounce, Blue – also available in green, violet and transparent.

More Espresso Cups Courtesy of Amazon.co.uk

1. Beetle Handmade Espresso Cup And Saucer (5cm x 8cm)

2. Bodum UK Pavina Double Walled Thermo Glasses 9oz x 2

3. Mary Lou Brown Espresso Cup & Saucer x 4

4. PT Espresso Set Flower Patchwork Tower Ceramic

5. PT Cappucino Tower Set Porcelain Rainbow Designs Multi Colour Set of 6 Pieces

6. Mary Lou Espresso Cup & Saucer x 4

7. Guzzini Set of 2 Love Espresso Cups, Saucers and Spoons

8. Pantone Espresso Cup in Ox Blood Red 484c

9. PT Espresso Set Talk, with Chalk Ceramic

10. La Cafetiere Titanium Cappuccino Cup and Saucer, Two Piece Set

Now all you need is some real Italian coffee and a coffee maker!  Here you will find a list of popular Italian Espresso makers