Figgjo Oslo Cups
Figgjo Oslo Cups
Figgjo Oslo Cups
Figgjo Oslo Cups

Figgjo Oslo Cups

The Figgjo Oslo cups was developed by Kristin Hærnes Ihlen together with Tim Wendelboe in order to enhance the coffee drinking experience.  These products allow you to tailor the experience of the coffee’s aroma and flavour. Figgjo won the Red Dot Design Award in 2016 with this cup series.

Cup Type:
View full details

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 in 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

Shipping

For our Norwegian customers, we offer three shipping options:

  1. Pakke i Postkassen - With Pakke i Postkassen, tracking is provided, and delivery is estimated within 2-3 business days.
  2. Pakke til hentested - The parcel can be collected from a Post in Store, Post Office, parcel locker, or parcel box. This option includes tracking, with delivery expected within 1-5 business days.

For all international orders, we ship via DHL - Worldwide Express. This shipping method includes tracking, and all customs duties and taxes are covered in the shipping price, ensuring there are no unexpected charges for your order or its importation into the final destination. The estimated delivery time with DHL is 1-5 business days. For more information about shipping, please visit our FAQ page here. If you have further questions, please contact us here.

Tim's notes

Established in 1941, Figgjo is the sole remaining porcelain manufacturer in the Nordics and they pride themselves in making beautiful, functional, 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.

"Tulipan" (Tulip) is designed for coffees with lower acidity like typical Bourbons from El Salvador, Brazil or Indian coffees. The cone shaped cup enhances more earthy aromas and gives you an impression that the coffee is very sweet as the liquid enters the mouth in a narrow stream and hits the middle of the tongue.

"Splitt" (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 that you perceive acidity more clearly.

"Åpen" (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 coffees. 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 how the coffees taste like.