Do you have to choose a special cup for coffee? What kind of cup is suitable?

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The general mug is designed for only one purpose, so that people can safely hold hot drinks, so that we can avoid being scalded when tasting hot drinks, but this design has no effect on the flavor addition when tasting.

In fact, many people study whether there is an ideal container shape, size, and material for drinking coffee, but most people don't have so many choices when buying cups, let alone looking for cups of a certain shape, size, and material.

The study found that the material, size, shape and even color of the drinking container will have different effects on the flavor of the drink.

For example, a 2017 study found a correlation between cup shape and taste, finding that subjects tended to associate narrower cups with stronger aromas, shorter cups with bitterness and intensity, and wider cups with sweeter taste.

What can a good cup add to coffee?

So we now know the importance of the cup to the experience, but what role does the cup play when it comes to drinking coffee? What is the impact of these designs on coffee? What other types of cups are suitable for us?

When choosing a cup, there are many factors to consider:

The relationship between cup shape and aroma: the design of top space and tilt angle.

The relationship between cup shape and flavor: the surface area and heat preservation effect of liquid contact mouth.

The relationship between cup size and aroma: the diffusion of aromatic molecules in the cup mouth space.

The relationship between cup material and temperature: coffee temperature stability, comfort and durability.