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Buying guide

Best espresso cups (2026)

Four Ancap porcelain lines — Edex, Verona, Favorita, and Verona Black — plus a Hario heatproof 80 mL shot glass. Prima Coffee prices checked Nov 5, 2026.

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A good cup does not make the shot, but it does change how you drink it. These five are the cups we recommend: three white Ancap styles you can size on the product page, a black Verona cup-and-saucer, and a clear Hario glass if you want to watch the espresso.

We left multi-piece cup sets off this page so the shortlist stays on cups you can match to how you actually drink.

Quick picks

The short list.

Prima Coffee prices, checked Nov 5, 2026.

Pick	Model	Price	Buy
Edex porcelain	Ancap Edex Porcelain Cups	$9.60	Check price on Prima
Verona porcelain	Ancap Verona Porcelain Cups	$9.60	Check price on Prima
Favorita porcelain	Ancap Favorita Porcelain Cups	$9.60	Check price on Prima
Verona black set	Ancap Verona Black Cups and Saucers	$19.20	Check price on Prima
80 mL shot glass	Hario Heatproof Shot Glass (80 mL)	$9.92	Check price on Prima

The cups

Five picks from Prima Coffee.

Edex porcelain

Ancap Edex Porcelain Cups

Why we picked it

Ancap's Edex porcelain cups, made in Italy. Prima Coffee describes porcelain fired at 2,570 F from kaolin, feldspar, and quartz, and lists the cups at $9.60. Prima also lists more than one size on the product page.

$9.60

Prima Coffee price, checked Nov 6, 2026

What we like

Italian porcelain, dense white finish per Prima Coffee
A classic espresso-bar cup shape
Starting price of $9.60

What to know

Choose the cup size on the product page (espresso vs larger drinks)
Porcelain will break if you knock it hard against the drip tray

Maker: Ancap
Style: Edex
Prima price: $9.60

Details from Prima Coffee's Ancap Edex page, checked Nov 5, 2026.

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Verona porcelain

Ancap Verona Porcelain Cups

Why we picked it

Ancap's Verona style, another Italian porcelain line. Prima Coffee notes that Verona comes in eight sizes, from smaller espresso cups up through larger drinks, and lists them from $9.60.

$9.60

Prima Coffee price, checked Nov 6, 2026

What we like

Eight sizes listed, per Prima Coffee
Italian porcelain
Easy to match an espresso cup and a larger cup in the same style

What to know

Pick the size that matches how you drink, not just the first option
Same care as other porcelain: no slamming against metal

Maker: Ancap
Style: Verona
Prima price: $9.60

Details from Prima Coffee's Ancap Verona page, checked Nov 5, 2026.

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Favorita porcelain

Ancap Favorita Porcelain Cups

Why we picked it

Ancap Favorita cups in a more modern silhouette. Prima Coffee describes high-quality porcelain espresso, cappuccino, and latte cups, 100 percent made in Italy, listed from $9.60.

$9.60

Prima Coffee price, checked Nov 6, 2026

What we like

Modern Ancap shape for espresso through latte sizes
Made in Italy, per Prima Coffee
Same starting price as Edex and Verona

What to know

Confirm the size before you buy; the page covers more than one drink size
Porcelain, not double-wall glass

Maker: Ancap
Style: Favorita
Prima price: $9.60

Details from Prima Coffee's Ancap Favorita page, checked Nov 5, 2026.

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Verona black set

Ancap Verona Black Cups and Saucers

Why we picked it

The black Verona cups and saucers if you want the same Ancap line in a darker finish. Prima Coffee lists them at $19.20.

$19.20

Prima Coffee price, checked Nov 6, 2026

What we like

Cup and saucer together
Black Verona finish
Same Italian porcelain family as the white Verona cups

What to know

At $19.20 this listing costs more than the white cups starting at $9.60
Check the cup size on the product page

Maker: Ancap
Style: Verona black, cup and saucer
Prima price: $19.20

Details from Prima Coffee's Ancap Verona Black page, checked Nov 5, 2026.

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80 mL shot glass

Hario Heatproof Shot Glass (80 mL)

Hario heatproof 80 milliliter espresso shot glass — Photo: Prima Coffee

Why we picked it

A clear 80 mL heatproof glass for watching a shot. Prima Coffee lists the Hario SGS-80 at $9.92. Use it when you want to see the crema and volume instead of pouring straight into porcelain.

$9.92

Prima Coffee price, checked Nov 6, 2026

What we like

Clear glass, so you can see the shot
80 mL, a common double-shot tasting size
Heatproof, per Hario and Prima Coffee

What to know

Glass shows heat marks if you leave espresso sitting a long time
It does not replace a porcelain cup for drinking a larger drink

Capacity: 80 mL
Prima price: $9.92

Details from Prima Coffee's Hario heatproof shot glass page, checked Nov 5, 2026.

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How to choose

Choose porcelain if you want a traditional espresso or cappuccino cup. Choose the Hario glass if you want to see volume and crema while you dial in.

Want one style in several sizes. Start with Verona. Prima Coffee notes eight sizes in that line.
Want a classic white cup. Edex, Verona, and Favorita all start at $9.60. Favorita is the more modern silhouette.
Want a cup and saucer in black. That is the Verona Black listing at $19.20.
Want to watch the shot. Use the 80 mL Hario glass.

FAQ

Which espresso cups are on this page?

Ancap Edex, Ancap Verona, Ancap Favorita, Ancap Verona Black cups and saucers, and the Hario heatproof 80 mL shot glass.

Do the Ancap listings include more than one size?

Yes. Prima Coffee lists multiple sizes on each Ancap product page. Check the size before you buy, especially if you want a cappuccino or latte cup instead of a small espresso cup.

Where do the prices come from?

Prima Coffee prices checked Nov 5, 2026.

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