Choose a capacity that suits your recipe. A cup's colour is no substitute for good coffee and preparation.

Sand Yellow 250 ml Latte Cup: Room for Your Milk Drink | Barista Essentials

Is 250 ml the right size for your coffee moment? This sand yellow latte cup has a half-glazed finish. Geert-Jan de Baristaman helps you choose based on your recipe, serving size and clearance beneath your machine's spout. Choose the color to suit your coffee corner; it cannot replace good coffee beans or proper preparation. Order from Barista Essentials, which handles payment, delivery and returns.

250 ml capacity for a larger milk-based coffee
Half-glazed finish in Sand Yellow
65 mm high; check the clearance under your spout

€18,95

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Key specifications

Brand
Barista Essentials
Product type
Latte cup
Size / Content
Latte cup
Suitable for
Measure the clearance between the spout and drip tray, then subtract the height of your scale. Check that the cup sits comfortably beneath the spout rather than merely squeezing into the space. There is no universal fit guarantee for every machine.
Material / finish
Porcelain with a partially glazed finish
Cleaning / Maintenance
Rinse after use and clean gently with a clean, soft sponge or brush. Do not soak the cup for long periods, and dry it carefully. The current product page does not explicitly state whether this half-glazed version is dishwasher-safe; follow the supplied care instructions.
Colour
Sand Yellow (Sand Yellow)
Package contents
One sand-yellow 250 ml latte cup. Other cups, colours, coffee and accessories shown in lifestyle images are not included.

Why this helps make better coffee

You are making a larger milk drink but are unsure how much milk to add. A roomier cup gives more space but can also change the proportions without you noticing. If you always pour to the rim, the cup size says little about the flavour you want. Choose your espresso and milk quantities deliberately.

This sand-yellow latte cup holds 250 ml and has a half-glazed exterior. The roomier capacity suits a larger milk drink. You choose the ratio of coffee to milk; the cup does not decide it for you. Choose the colour for its appearance. A guaranteed enhancement of particular flavours through colour has not been demonstrated for your coffee.

More attention to serving size and the ratio of espresso to milk.

Melk wordt in een zandgeel kopje geschonken voor latte art

Who is this suitable for?

For anyone who enjoys a latte or larger milk drink in a roomier cup. The sand-yellow version holds 250 ml. Choose that space to suit your portion, not as a reason to automatically add more milk to the same espresso. More milk changes the ratio and what you taste.

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For whom is this not necessary?

Not the first solution for large milk bubbles, overheated milk or poorly dialled-in espresso. If you prefer a small espresso or a much larger mug of coffee, a different capacity may be better. A wide cup does not automatically make latte art easier.

Does this fit your machine, routine or use?

Compatibility
This cup does not connect to the machine. Check that there is 65 mm of clearance beneath the spout, plus the height of your scale. Allow for its 88 mm diameter and the position of one or two spouts. A brand name alone does not prove the cup will fit comfortably.
Size
250 ml; 65 mm high and 88 mm diameter
Machines and painters
For serving coffee; no machine-specific connection
Specifications
For serving coffee; no machine-specific connection

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Advice from Geert-Jan the Barista Man

With over 10 years of experience in providing barista workshops at home, at businesses, and in Amsterdam, Geert-Jan is happy to share his advice.

Who is Geert-Jan?

From practice:

At De Barista Shop, Geert-Jan de Baristaman helps you choose based on the coffee you actually drink. Start with the recipe and serving size, then choose a colour and finish you like. Appearance can make your coffee break more enjoyable, but it cannot replace good beans and preparation.

My advice:

Choose this sand-yellow cup if 250 ml suits your usual milk drink. Keep espresso and milk quantities consistent while practising so you can assess flavour differences. The finish is a personal choice, not a substitute for good coffee and preparation.

Here's how to use this in your coffee routine

A barista tool only really works well when you know where it fits into your routine.

Get into the routine:

Prepare before brewing; serve after preparation.

Usage:

Prepare before brewing; serve after preparation.

Geert-Jan's tip:

Practise with a consistent cup size when learning to make milk drinks. Match the amount of milk in your pitcher to that serving size. This makes it easier to see how much you use and avoids preparing a different quantity by guesswork each time.

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Zandgeel half geglazuurd lattekopje op lichte achtergrond

Note:

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Common mistake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I order this sand yellow latte cup?

The button links to the correct version at Barista Essentials. You pay there, and that store handles delivery, returns and any applicable right of withdrawal under its current terms. Check the latest price and availability there as well.

Do I pay extra when using De Barista Shop's link?

No. Geert-Jan de Baristaman may receive a commission through the affiliate link; you pay nothing extra. You order from Barista Essentials.

When is a 250 ml capacity suitable?

250 ml is a starting point for a latte or a larger milk drink. The exact recipe depends on your preferences, espresso and milk. The cup's capacity does not mean you must fill it to the rim or guarantee an ideal ratio.

Will the cup fit under my espresso machine?

Measure the clearance beneath the spout, including your scale. This version is 65 mm high and 88 mm in diameter. Also check its position beneath the spout; the cup is not machine-specific.

Does the sand-yellow colour change the taste of my coffee?

Colour can influence presentation and perception, but this cup does not guarantee better flavour. The coffee, recipe and preparation remain the essentials. Choose the finish mainly because you like how it looks.

I have another question

You can always contact Geert-Jan de Baristaman

Is 250 ml suitable for the coffee you drink?

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