The Figgjo Oslo cup was developed by Kristin Hærnes Ihlen together with Tim Wendelboe to enhance the coffee-drinking experience. These products allow you to tailor the experience of the coffee’s aroma and flavor. Figgjo won the Red Dot Design Award in 2016 for this cup series.
About this product
In collaboration with ment, we have developed espresso cups that are larger and heavier than traditional Italian espresso cups. This design helps the espresso cool more quickly, bringing it to the optimal drinking temperature.
We designed the cups this way so that the user can better capture the fragrant aromas, while the shape directs the liquid into the mouth in a way that enhances either the sweetness or the acidity of the coffee.
Key features
Tulip
9057GH
Ø8.5 cm
H6.5 cm
V20 cl
Split
9060GH
Ø8.5 cm
H6.5 cm
V20 cl
Åpen (Open)
9058GH
Ø8.5 cm
H6.5 cm
V20 cl
Tim's notes
Established in 1941, Figgjo is the sole remaining porcelain manufacturer in the Nordics, and they pride themselves on making beautiful, functional, and durable porcelain. Together, we have developed the Oslo cup series with the help of designer Kristin Hærnes Ihlen from Physical Design and Figgjo. There are three different cups in the series—Tulip, Split, and Open—all made to enhance the drinking experience. "Tulip" is designed for coffees with lower acidity, such as typical Bourbons from El Salvador, Brazil, or Indian coffees. The cone-shaped cup enhances earthier aromas and gives you the impression that the coffee is very sweet, as the liquid enters the mouth in a narrow stream and hits the middle of the tongue. "Split" is designed for coffees with intense fruity and floral aromas and bright acidity. Typically, we use these cups for our Kenyan and Ethiopian coffees. The unique design enhances the aromatics when you smell the coffee in the cup, and the wide shape makes the liquid enter your mouth with a wider spread, so you perceive acidity more clearly. "Open" is more of an all-round cup. The classic U-shape is a forgiving shape when it comes to taste balance, yet it has the ability to intensify aromas when you smell the coffee. We typically use these cups for coffees that have fruity characters and medium-intense acidity. The fun part is that you can play around with the different shapes with different coffees and change your guests' perception of what the coffees taste like.