Question 1

Which size is about the same as a mug?

Accepted Answer

The 0.35l is the perfect size for a cup of tea or coffee

Question 2

When I opened the one of the glasses is smashed, what are my options re getting it replaced?

Accepted Answer

I had the same; contacted Amazon and got a full refund and could keep the remaining 5 glasses.

Question 3

How tall are these glasses?

Accepted Answer

9cm

Question 4

Is the 0.35l the best size for general use? I drink mainly cappuccino and lattes, as well as tea.

Accepted Answer

It depends how large you like your coffees. 0.35L, or 350ml, is approximately  12 fl.oz, which is what you'll get in most coffee shops if you ask for regular. Some people, including me, often ask for large, but what you then get varies. It could be 16 fl.oz, even 18 fl.oz.

Then, how much espresso is in there? It rather depends where you are. In the US and much of Europe, you'll get 1 fl.oz (30ml), though the Italian style uses a different size, and even the size I mentioned depends on the barista. In the UK, for instance, a rough guide is around 18g of coffee grinds going in, and around a 2:1 ratio coming out, so 35-40ml of espresso, but it varies by barista, and very much accordig to the beans used. Italians probably regard this as a double .... and a travesty. But if you order a "large" coffee in the UK, you'll probably get a 16 oz or even 18 oz cup, with 16 oz being around 450 m l, i.e. larger than these glasses.

But what's in it? A double (i.e. 30ml) or 60ml shot of espresso? A lot more milk? Espresso topped up with some water, Americano-style, and then finished off with milk? It depends who makes it.

One more thing. If intended for latte art, a lower, wider and rounded cup makes it much easier to 'prepare the canvas'. i.e. build the coffee/milk base before you start to do the art, because they make the swirling/mixing easier. It's possible in taller glass, but harder. Also, they may not fit under the portafilter, so you end up making the espresso in one glass, pre-warming another cup, and transferring.

Surprisingly, there are few generally accepted rules in this, and even "espresso" isn't universally defined. "Italian espresso" is, and there's a list of specificaitons for that, but it's not what is commonly served outside of Italy. Which is a shame, the original espresso method being an Italian development in the first place.

Confusing, isn't it?

ASIN	B003WT162C
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	19,704 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 18 in Tea & Coffee Glasses
Brand Name	Bodum
Capacity	250 ml
Colour	Transparent
Country Of Origin	China
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (8,442)
Finish Type	Smooth
Global Trade Identification Number	00699965071769, 00699965373580
Included Components	Handle
Is the item dishwasher safe?	Yes
Is the item microwaveable?	Yes
Item Dimensions W x H	8.9W x 9.2H centimetres
Item Shape	Round
Item Type Name	PAVINA Glasses
Item Weight	0.84 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Bodum
Manufacturer Part Number	4558-10-12
Material Features	Heat Resistant, Durable, Dishwasher Safe
Material Type	Glass
Model Number	4558-10-12
Number of Items	6
Occasion	Housewarming
Other Special Features of the Product	Microwave Safe
Pattern	Glasses
Product Care Instructions	Dishwasher Safe
Product Style	Classic
Recommended Uses For Product	Home
Reusability	Reusable
Set Name	Pavina (6 Piece)
Size	6 Count (Pack of 1)
Specific Uses For Product	Cold Drinks, Hot Drinks
Theme	Alphabet
UPC	699965071752
Unit Count	6.0 count

Bodum Double Walled Glasses Pack of 6 PAVINA - 250ml Coffee Cups - Dishwasher Safe Thermal Cup - Mouth-Blown Borosilicate Glass

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