Double-Walled Espresso Demitasse Cups - Dawn 160 ml Stainless Steel-DPDD

Dawn Double-Walled Espresso Demitasse Cups 160ml – Stainless Steel Set

Espresso is a drink of seconds. From the moment you pull a shot to the moment you drink it, the crema starts collapsing and the temperature starts dropping. A cold or thin-walled cup accelerates both processes. The Dawn 160ml Double-Walled Espresso Demitasse Cups are engineered to slow this down — keeping your espresso at serving temperature while remaining completely cool to the touch on the outside.

Why Double-Walled Construction?

Double-wall vacuum insulation creates a thermal barrier between the inner and outer stainless steel walls. The vacuum layer has near-zero thermal conductivity — heat simply can't travel through nothing. The result is a cup that:

• Keeps espresso hot for 2–3x longer than a standard ceramic demitasse
• Stays cool to the touch on the outside — no burned fingers, no need for a saucer as a heat barrier
• Doesn't require pre-warming — the insulation compensates for a cold cup start, unlike ceramic which chills the first 2–5ml of espresso immediately

Key Features

160ml Capacity — True Demitasse Size

The classic demitasse is a small cup — 60–90ml for a single espresso, 120–160ml for a double or long shot. At 160ml, the Dawn cup accommodates both a generous double espresso and a ristretto with an americano addition while maintaining the compact footprint that demitasse culture demands.

304 Stainless Steel — Inner and Outer

Both walls are food-grade 304 stainless steel. The inner wall is polished smooth — no rough welds, no recessed seams that trap coffee residue. The exterior finish is brushed or mirror-polished depending on variant, resistant to fingerprints and daily handling marks.

Dawn Series Design

The Dawn series is named for its clean, uncluttered aesthetic — a cup that disappears into the espresso experience rather than competing with it. No prints, no graphics, no gimmicks. The sculptural form of the double-wall construction is the design.

Crema Preservation

The insulated walls maintain serving temperature (60–65°C) for significantly longer than ceramic. This preserves the crema longer — the thin layer of emulsified oils that sits on the espresso surface is temperature-dependent and collapses faster as the shot cools. Drinking from a pre-warmed metal cup extends your window of peak crema enjoyment.

Comparison: Double-Walled Stainless vs. Ceramic Demitasse

How to Get the Best from Your Dawn Cup

• For maximum temperature retention: fill with boiling water 30 seconds before pulling your shot, pour out, pull shot directly into the cup
• For crema: the smooth stainless interior is non-porous — the crema won't stick or absorb, maintaining its surface intact for longer
• For cleaning: rinse immediately after use to prevent coffee oil buildup on the inner wall

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this set come with saucers?

The Dawn cups are designed as standalone cups — the double-wall construction eliminates the need for a saucer as a heat barrier. The cups can be served directly on a flat surface without heat transfer concerns. Saucers are available separately for presentation preference.

Can I use these for cortado or flat white?

Yes. The 160ml capacity is ideal for cortados (90–100ml) and flat whites (120–150ml). The double-wall insulation keeps these milk-and-espresso drinks warmer for longer than ceramic alternatives.

Is the set available in multiple sizes?

The Dawn demitasse is available in the 160ml size. For larger drinks (lattes, cappuccinos), consider a standard double-wall travel mug — the 160ml is optimized specifically for espresso-based drinks.

What's in the Box

• Dawn 160ml Double-Walled Stainless Steel Espresso Demitasse Cups (set of 2)

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