Cupcano Glass Small - 210ml

The Cupcano Glass Small is a 210 ml borosilicate coffee glass with a wide-bowl form and handleless profile. It is built for espresso, short blacks, and piccolo lattes, and sits cleanly on any bar without the bulk of a handled cup. The bowl widens toward the top, increasing the liquid surface area and giving aromatic compounds more room to collect before the drink reaches the palate. Borosilicate glass has a lower coefficient of thermal expansion than standard soda-lime glass, which means it handles the thermal cycling of hot drinks without requiring the additional wall thickness that soda-lime constructions need to compensate. The result is a thinner, lighter vessel that is thermally stable across service conditions and clear enough to show the colour and texture of whatever is poured into it. The Cupcano Glass Large uses the same bowl design, scaled for filter coffee and larger milk-based drinks. Stocking both means one consistent visual language across espresso and filter service, without sourcing from a second glassware range. Feature Operational Benefit Borosilicate construction Handles thermal cycling without the wall thickness of soda-lime glass. The result is a lighter, thinner vessel that does not require special handling during service. Wide-bowl form Increases liquid surface area, allowing aroma to develop and collect before each sip. The same principle applied in wine glassware, adapted for coffee service. 110 ml usable capacity Sized for espresso, short blacks, and piccolo lattes. Holds up to 210 ml to the rim. No oversizing that dilutes visual presentation or cools the drink faster than intended. Handleless profile Clean footprint on a busy bar. No protruding handle to catch or add to tray width. Staff pick up the glass naturally, and warmth transfers directly to the hand. Cupcano Glass Large available separately The same bowl design scales to filter coffee and larger milk-based drinks. Stocking both sizes means one consistent design language across the full menu without switching glassware brands. Who This Is For Specialty Cafes Running Espresso and Short-Form Service The Cupcano Glass Small fits espresso, short blacks, cortados, and piccolo lattes without oversizing the vessel. The handleless form keeps the bar profile clean, and the bowl shape adds a sensory dimension to a well-pulled shot without requiring any change to preparation or service workflow. Filter Bars and Brew-Focused Venues For venues running both espresso and filter, the Cupcano Glass Small pairs with the Cupcano Glass Large to create a unified glassware range across formats. Staff work with a single design system. Customers see visual consistency regardless of what they order. Wholesale and Multi-Site Operators A standardised glassware range across multiple sites simplifies procurement, reduces supplier relationships, and makes replacement straightforward. The Cupcano Glass Small is a consistent SKU: same material, same form, same care instructions across every location. Training Programmes and Coffee Education The wide-bowl form makes the relationship between vessel shape and aroma tangible and demonstrable. The Cupcano Glass Small gives trainers a concrete example of how glassware geometry affects the sensory experience of a drink, without any additional equipment required. Cafes Running Events, Markets, or Pop-Ups Borosilicate glass is lighter than comparable soda-lime vessels of the same capacity. The Cupcano Glass Small packs without the weight penalty of thicker glass, and the handleless form stacks compactly. It is a practical choice for temporary service setups where kit weight and footprint matter. Design and Engineering Borosilicate Construction Borosilicate glass is formulated with boron trioxide, which reduces the material's coefficient of thermal expansion compared to soda-lime glass. This property allows it to absorb the heat of a freshly pulled espresso without the thermal stress that causes standard glass to require extra wall thickness as a safety buffer. The thinner walls that result are both lighter and clearer. The Cupcano Glass Small uses borosilicate throughout the vessel. Bowl Geometry and Aroma The bowl widens toward the top. This shape increases the surface area of the liquid relative to a straight-walled or tapered cup of the same capacity. A larger liquid surface area allows more aromatic compounds to volatilise and collect in the headspace above the drink before it reaches the drinker. The same design principle is applied in wine glassware, where shape is selected specifically to direct aroma toward the nose. Applied to espresso and short coffee drinks, the effect is a cup that presents more of the coffee's character before the first sip. Handleless Form The absence of a handle is a deliberate design choice, not a cost reduction. It keeps the visual profile of the glass clean and reduces the footprint on a tray or counter. The warmth of the drink transfers directly to the hand, which is the intended experience for short, hot drinks served at the correct temperature. On a busy bar, the handleless form also reduces the risk of breakage from handles catching on neighbouring items during service. What’s in the Box • Cupcano Glass Small x 1