The 24 Carat Bespoke Gold Cup has become an iconic symbol for Difference Coffee. Originally created as a restaurant exclusive item, the cup has since found its way to some of our most valued patrons, a token for their continued support.

BESPOKE

24 Carat Gold Cup

Name: 24 Carat Gold Cup
Brand: Difference Coffee
SKU: DCE24GOLDCUP
Price: 180.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

BY INVITATION

£180.00

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1 SET (CUP AND SAUCER)

For the past 5 years, Difference Coffee has been on a mission to deliver the world’s best espresso cup, one which would not just look incredible, but also be superior in its taste and olfactory delivery of coffee. We are pleased to share the result with you.

Designed exclusively for Difference Coffee by world famous Porcelain cup makers, Clubhouse in Italy and in collaboration with the Italian Institute for Coffee Tasters (IIAC), the Difference Coffee Gold cup is the product of intensive research.

All the analysis and data collected during more than 25 years of activity by IIAC has been combined with Club House’s know-how and 25 years’ experience in professional porcelain cup production with the aim of creating the perfect cup for maximising the sensory experience of espresso tasting.

INVITE ONLY

DUE TO THE LENGTHY MANUFACTURING PROCESS ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER CAN BE PRODUCED EACH YEAR.

The cup, therefore is offered by allocation and invitation only.

The cup combines some well consolidated features in the espresso Italian tradition with some special details developed in accordance with IIAC recommendations:

Material

The cup is made of porcelain, a material capable of holding a stable temperature for a long time, thus preserving in this way the espresso at the right temperature after extraction.

Headspace

A ratio of 1:3 (25ml to 75ml) between the liquid and overall cup capacity holds the coffee’s aroma inside the cup as much as possible, maximizing the olfactory experience.

Internal bottom oval shape

Necessary in order to obtain a correct fluid dynamic during coffee extraction, which helps obtain an even crema layer.
Height/diameter ratio, as well as internal shape and capacity designed to maximise the aromatic intensity of the coffee.

Varying Thickness

A varying thickness of the porcelain throughout the cup - balances the heat retention at the bottom of the cup where the drink is, whilst tapering toward the top where one’s lips meet the cup, achieving a pleasurable drinking experience.

25ml internal marker line

Helps the barista to quickly assess if the coffee wasn’t under (or over) extracted.

Handle ergonomic design

Perfectly balances the weight of the cup whilst maintaining comfortable sipping.

Finish

24 carat gold, hand painted, to match the incredible rarity of Difference Coffee’s selection of beans.

Allocation are made according to order history with priority given to our most valued patrons.
Please note, there is a maximum allocation limit of 2 sets per patron and you must use the email address the invitation was sent to at checkout in order to complete the purchase.