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Features
Usage & Compatibility
The Lavazza espresso saucer is the perfect complement to the Lavazza Espresso 70ml x12 cups (#60407) for a complete Italian bar service. Coordinated Italian design: same premium porcelain, same understated glaze, same discreet Lavazza logo . Precise interlocking curve—the espresso cup sits securely.
Italian espresso format — traditional Italian espresso is served in a 60-70 mL with an extraction of 25-35 mL, leaving crema and steam. The saucer is approximately 11-12 cm in diameter — standard Italian bar size.
Saucer functions in espresso service :
- Hygienic support — isolates the hot cup from the tray, absorbs possible drips from the nozzle (small long coffee or macchiato).
- Spoon and sugar storage space — convenient storage on the customer side.
- Signature branding — Lavazza identity in the bar/café area.
- Portage — the server carries the saucer, not the hot cup.
Set of 12 saucers — ideal for professional bar/coffee service (rotation of 12 cups = ~1 hour medium flow espresso service).
Compatibility: Matches Lavazza 70ml espresso cups
Often bought together
Frequently Asked Questions
Matching cups?
Yes — Lavazza espresso cups 70 mL x12 (#60407). The saucer nesting curve is precisely sized for these cups. For a complete 12-person espresso service, order both products together.
Why 70 mL for an espresso?
Traditional Italian espresso is served in a 60-70 mL with an extraction of 25-35 mL (approximately 50-60% of the cup's usable volume). This margin is essential for:
- Preserve the crema — the golden foam on top of the espresso doesn't spread if the cup has some room.
- Leave space for the steam — the espresso reaches ~70°C, the steam rises without overflowing.
- Allow the addition of sugar — the 4g sugar stick can be stirred without risk of overflow.
- Standard Italian bar — all of Italy uses the 60-70 mL format for espresso.
A larger cup (100+ mL) would visually dilute the espresso and break down the crema. A smaller cup (< 50 mL) would easily overflow.
Useful or decorative?
Both are essential — the saucer is functional (hygiene, spoon/sugar holder, server assistance, branding). No professional espresso service in a bar, hotel, or restaurant is complete without a saucer — it's a marker of service quality.
Compatible with other non-Lavazza espresso cups?
Not recommended — the nesting curve is sized for 70 mL Lavazza cups. A cup from another manufacturer (illy, WMF, Bialetti, etc.) may move or not nest properly. Use the matching saucers from each manufacturer.
Maintenance and lifespan?
Dishwasher safe — premium porcelain withstands standard cycles (60-70°C). Avoid very high temperature cycles (>75°C) which can dull the enamel. scratch resistance of metal cutlery compared to entry-level porcelain thanks to Lavazza premium enamel. Lifespan : ~5-8 years in intensive bar/café use, ~15-20 years in home use.
Other Lavazza dishware sizes available?
Our Lavazza porcelain tableware :
- Espresso saucers x12 — this product.
- Espresso cups 70 mL x12 — See #60407.
- 160 mL cappuccino cups x6 — See #60440.
- Cappuccino saucers x6 — See #60464.
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