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Specifications
Use & compatibility
The Lavazza espresso saucer is the essential complement to Lavazza Espresso 70 ml cups x12 (#60407) for a complete Italian bar service. Matching Italian design: the same premium porcelain, the same understated glaze, the same discreet Lavazza logo. A precisely shaped recess holds the espresso cup steady.
Italian espresso format — traditional Italian espresso is served in a 60–70 ml cup with a 25–35 ml extraction, leaving room for the crema and space for steam. The saucer measures approximately 11–12 cm in diameter — the Italian bar standard.
The saucer's functions when serving espresso:
- Hygienic support — separates the hot cup from the tray and absorbs any drips from the nozzle (small lungo or macchiato).
- Space for a spoon + sugar — a convenient place to keep them for the customer.
- Signature branding — brings Lavazza's identity to the bar or café.
- Carrying — the server carries the saucer, not the hot cup.
Set of 12 saucers — ideal for professional bar and café service (a rotation of 12 cups = approximately 1 hour of espresso service at a moderate pace).
Compatibility: Matches Lavazza 70 ml espresso cups
Frequently bought together
Frequently asked questions
Matching cups?
Yes — Lavazza 70 ml espresso cups x12 (#60407). The saucers' recess is precisely sized for these cups. For a complete espresso service for 12 people, order the 2 products together.
Why 70 ml for an espresso?
Traditional Italian espresso is served in a 60–70 ml cup with a 25–35 ml extraction (approximately 50–60% of the cup's usable volume). This extra space is essential to:
- Preserve the crema — the golden foam on top of the espresso does not spill over if there is room in the cup.
- Leave room for steam — the espresso is served at approximately 70 °C, allowing steam to rise without overflowing.
- Allow sugar to be added — a 4 g sugar stick can be stirred in without risking spills.
- Italian bar standard — the 60–70 ml size is used for espresso throughout Italy.
A larger cup (100 ml or more) would make the espresso look diluted and break down the crema's structure. A smaller cup (< 50 ml) would overflow easily.
Useful or decorative?
Both — the saucer is functional (hygiene, holding a spoon and sugar, carrying by the server, branding). No professional espresso service in a bar, hotel or restaurant is complete without a saucer — it is a mark of quality service.
Compatible with espresso cups from brands other than Lavazza?
Not recommended — the shaped recess is sized for 70 mL Lavazza cups. A cup from another manufacturer (illy, WMF, Bialetti, etc.) may move around or not fit properly. Use each manufacturer's matching saucers.
Care and lifespan?
Dishwasher-safe — the premium porcelain withstands standard cycles (60–70 °C). Avoid very high-temperature cycles (> 75 °C), which can dull the glaze. Greater resistance to scratches from metal cutlery than entry-level porcelain, thanks to the premium Lavazza glaze. Lifespan: ~5–8 years with intensive bar/café use, ~15–20 years with home use.
Other Lavazza tableware sizes?
Our range of Lavazza porcelain tableware:
- Espresso saucers x12 — this product.
- 70 mL espresso cups x12 — View #60407.
- 160 mL cappuccino cups x6 — View #60440.
- Cappuccino saucers x6 — View #60464.
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