Costa Nova Grespresso Espresso Cups: The Little Portuguese Cup Singapore Loves

Some of the nicest moments of the day are also the smallest: the first espresso before the house wakes up, a short coffee after lunch with a friend, the little cup that closes a long dinner. At House of AnLi, one piece has quietly become a customer favourite for exactly those moments: the Costa Nova Grespresso Espresso Cup 90ml. Here is why it has earned its place on so many Singapore tables, and how we like to style it.

A Portuguese Espresso Cup Inspired by the Ocean

Costa Nova takes its name from a small fishing village in Portugal, known for its colourful wooden beach houses and its relaxed, Mediterranean way of living. The brand brings that spirit to fine stoneware made for everyday life: long lunches, family dinners and friends around the table.

The Grespresso collection was inspired by ocean waves. Each cup has a gently rippled, artisanal feel that makes it pleasant to hold and beautiful to look at, whether it is full of coffee or simply sitting on an open shelf. Grespresso cups are made in Portugal in fine glazed stoneware, and each espresso cup holds 90ml, the right size for a proper short coffee.

The Details at a Glance

• Capacity: 90ml
• Size: diameter 6.7cm, height 5.9cm
• Material: fine glazed stoneware
• Made in: Portugal
• Care: most Costa Nova pieces can go in the dishwasher daily; Costa Nova stoneware is oven, microwave and freezer safe, from -20°C to 250°C

The glazed surface is resistant to thermal shock and chipping, and Costa Nova tests its stoneware to confirm it contains no lead or cadmium. In short, these are cups made to be used every day, not kept for best.

Choosing Your Colours

Part of the charm of Grespresso is the palette. Rather than one uniform set, many of our customers build a mix of colours so each guest has their own cup. At the moment you can choose from shades such as black, denim, red, sunset red, soft pink, grey, turquoise and white (availability changes, so check the product page for the latest colours in stock).

A few combinations we love:

• Coastal calm: denim, turquoise and white, for a fresh, seaside look that suits Singapore's light.
• Warm and lively: red, sunset red and soft pink, lovely for a festive table or a weekend brunch.
• Modern monochrome: black, grey and white, for a clean, contemporary kitchen.

If you prefer to buy in pairs, the Grespresso Espresso Cups 90ml (Set of 2) makes an easy gift for a couple or a new home.

Styling Tips: More Than an Espresso Cup

Costa Nova itself describes Grespresso as a collection with endless uses, and we agree. Beyond coffee, try these ideas at home:

• After-dinner coffee tray: line up a row of mixed colours on a wooden or rattan tray with a small jug of milk and a bowl of sugar cubes. It turns a simple coffee into a moment.
• Little desserts: a scoop of sorbet, a spoonful of mousse or a few berries look charming served in a 90ml cup at the end of a dinner party.
• Condiments and nibbles: use them for sea salt, olive oil for dipping, nuts or olives on a sharing board.
• Tealight holders: a small candle inside a Grespresso cup adds a soft glow along the centre of the table.
• Open shelving: stack or line them up on a kitchen shelf; the rippled texture and colours are decorative in their own right.

Complete the Coffee Ritual

For longer coffees, the matching Grespresso Lungo Cups 210ml share the same wave-inspired design in a double-espresso size, so you can mix short and long cups in one colour story. Explore the full Costa Nova Grespresso collection, or browse our Mugs, Cups & Teapots for mugs, teapots and creamers to complete your coffee and tea corner.

See Them in Store at Tanglin Mall

Colours are always best seen in person. Visit House of AnLi at #02-139/141, Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247933, open daily from 9am to 9pm, and mix your own set of Grespresso cups. You can also shop online with delivery across Singapore. For any questions, call us on +65 6235 3851 or email info@houseofanli.com.