Coffee Mug Sizes Chart: The Perfect Size For Your Coffee Type

First off:

There is nothing more satisfying than a freshly brewed cup of coffee to get you started in the morning.

Sadly:

Choosing the ideal coffee cup sizes for the popular morning booster can be challenging, especially with the variety of sizes available for coffee mugs. 

Luckily:

I’ve got the solution!

This article contains a coffee mug sizes chart that you can consult before taking your next cup of coffee.

Excited?

Standard Coffee Mug Sizes Chart

Coffee Mug Type	Size (fl. oz.)
Espresso	2-4
Cappuccino	5-6
Latte	8-10
Oversized Latte	20-25
Brewed	6-15
Iced	12-16
Caffè Macchiato	20-25
Caffè Mocha	11-16
Flat White	5-6
Classic	8-12
Turkish	2-3
Travel	12-20
Ristretto	2-3
Americano	5-6
Starbucks	8-31

1. Espresso Mugs (2-4 Fl. Oz.)

Espresso is a concentrated type of coffee that is usually served in small amounts, so you just need a small-sized mug to enjoy your espresso. Espresso cups are also called demitasse and they usually have narrow bases with large rims.

News:

There’s an element of espresso in most coffee drinks. As such, Andrea Illy, Chairman of illycaffè S.p.A, describes it as a “miracle of chemistry in a cup.

2. Cappuccino Mugs (5-6 Fl. Oz.)

A cappuccino is a shot of espresso mixed with an equal amount of milk and topped with foam. The cappuccino cup is designed to keep your coffee warm beneath the foam and has a tapered rim for easier consumption.

There are variations of cappuccino which includes the use of cream in place of milk or non-dairy substitutes. 

Also:

You can spice up your cappuccino recipe by adding flavors like cinnamon or chocolate powder.

Enjoy!

3. Latte Mugs (8-10 Fl. Oz.)

Fact:

A latte is similar to a cappuccino, but with more steamed milk and a thinner layer of foam. The additional milk gives it a creamier and sweeter flavor.

A latte cup weighs between 11 and 15 ounces and is served in a wider bowl-shaped cup, allowing you to pour as much milk as you want. You can also use them as snacks or soup bowls.

Amazing right?

4. Oversized Latte Mugs (20-25 Fl. Oz.)

Now:

If you enjoy drinking coffee a lot, then the oversized latte mug is an excellent choice. These mugs are large enough to accommodate all the extras that make a latte unique.

These oversized mugs give enough room for photogenic latte arts and are convenient for mixing a variety of coffee flavors.

5. Brewed Coffee Mugs (6-15 Fl. Oz.)

A traditionally brewed coffee mug holds approximately 6-15 ounces, depending on the size of the mug. This gives the mug enough volume to hold your preferred beverage.

Brewed coffee is made by pouring water into ground coffee beans in a coffee pot and allowing it to brew.

6. Iced Coffee Mugs (12-16 Fl. Oz.)

Fact:

The iced coffee glass mug keeps your coffee cold for a long period of time. It has a BPA-free reusable straw and a bamboo cover with silicone sleeves that allows you to have a firmer grip on it to prevent spillage.

7. Caffè Macchiato Mugs (2 Fl. Oz.)

Get this:

A macchiato is an espresso with a small amount of foamed milk, and just like an espresso, it is best served in a demitasse mug. It can also be served in an espresso cup.

8. Caffè Mocha Mugs (11-16 Fl. Oz.)

Caffè mochas are typically served in glass mugs. The high insulation in these glass mugs keeps your coffee hot for an extended period of time.

Additionally:

These large glass mugs have enough space to add as many ingredients and toppings to your coffee as you want.

9. Flat White Mugs (5-6 Fl. Oz.)

Fact:

The flat white coffee is a milk-based espresso that is made with double shots of espresso and less water for a more intense flavor.

It is advisable to use whole milk to prepare an ideal cup of flat white coffee. You can also add spices such as hazelnut, vanilla syrups, and cinnamons for additional flavoring.

Get this:

The flat white coffee is usually served in mugs that have smooth grips for easy hold and thick walls to keep your beverage at the perfect temperature for an extended period.

Also:

They have tapered tips, which help the beverage to slide softly into your mouth while providing maximum satisfaction to your taste buds.

10. Classic Coffee Mugs (8-12 Fl. Oz.)

The standard coffee cup holds 8-12 Oz. They are big enough to contain a decent amount of coffee while still allowing for cream and sugar.

Coffee enthusiasts may prefer the oversized classic coffee mug. They weigh about 20-25 ounces and have enough capacity to hold large quantities of your favorite coffee.

11. Travel Coffee Mugs (12-20 Fl. Oz.)

Now:

A travel mug is the best way to always have coffee on hand while on the go.

These mugs offer a large capacity for a large volume of freshly brewed coffee as well as a double-walled vacuum that maintains your beverage’s temperature.

The best part is:

Most travel mugs are also designed to fit into the cup holder of your car, so you can enjoy your favorite coffee on the go.

12. Turkish Coffee Mugs (2-3 Fl. Oz.)

Turkish mugs are often small and traditionally styled. They are ideal for drinking the strong coffee popular in Turkey and the Middle East.

Now:

Turkish coffee is thought to be a legacy of Turkish culture. You can prepare it by grinding freshly roasted coffee beans into a fine powder. Then mix the finely ground coffee beans with sugar and cold water in a coffee pot.

Lastly:

The mixture is brewed slowly over a stove to produce a foamy cup of Turkish coffee.

Note:

You can enjoy your coffee with a piece of Lokum, which is popularly known as Turkish delight.

13. Ristretto Coffee Mug (2-3 Fl. Oz.)

A ristretto is a “short shot” of a stronger and more concentrated espresso coffee. “Ristretto” is an Italian word that means “restricted,” and it uses half the volume of water needed to make an espresso shot.

Typically:

You can prepare a shot of ristretto by adding 7-8 grams of coffee grounds to water, then aim at extracting about 15-20 ml of coffee.

Although ristretto is a strong coffee like espresso, it has a sweeter and fuller flavor. You can also enjoy your ristretto shot by adding a couple of ounces of heated milk.

Pretty easy!

14. Americano Coffee Mugs (5-6 Fl. Oz.)

Americano, also known as Caffe Americano, is usually brewed with equal parts espresso and water. This means that for every 3 ounces of espresso, 3 ounces of water should be added. An Americano is usually served in a standard cup of coffee. 

Big question:

Is it better to pour water into the espresso or the other way around?

Usually:

The water-to-espresso method is preferred because it ensures that the crema is properly mixed, resulting in a pleasant and balanced flavor.

However:

There are those that favor the espresso into water method because it allows them to feel the flavor of the espresso shot coming through.

So which one are you?

15. Starbucks Coffee Cups (8-31 Fl. Oz.)

For starters:

Everyone who enjoys drinking coffee should be familiar with Starbucks’ unique naming system for their coffee cups. Starbucks cups, depending on the sizes are referred to as short, tall, venti, grande, or trenta.

The six different Starbucks cup sizes are:

Coffee Mug Type	Size (fl. oz.)
Short	8
Tall	12
Grande	16
Venti (Hot)	20
Venti (Iced)	26
Trenta	31

According to a survey conducted by Drive Research with a sample size of 1,500 residents of the United States, 39% of Americans have a knack for Starbucks coffee. 

You would agree that the cup sizes complement the various flavors of the popular coffee chain to make it desired by Starbucks coffee lovers.

Conclusion

Let’s recap:

Drinking your favorite coffee in the right mug redefines your drinking experience. Coffee mugs come in a variety of designs, sizes, and materials; choose your mug based on the type of coffee you’re drinking.

For example:

• You can use a demitasse cup for espresso shots.
• A glass mug would be perfect for an iced coffee.
• Travel mugs are ideal for keeping your coffee for a long time.
• Latte mugs are big enough to add as many ingredients as you want.

Now:

If you’re unsure about the mug size to use, you can consult our mug sizes chart to guide you.

You can also familiarize yourself with the Starbuck coffee cup sizes, so you are not confused the next time you walk into a Starbucks to get a cup of coffee.

Finally:

We would love to know if you found this article helpful in choosing your perfect coffee mug.

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