Bloomix Milano Espresso Glasses: Leave Room for Crema
Plan a 30 ml espresso in the Bloomix Milano’s 80 ml maximum capacity, leaving space for crema and carrying rather than filling to the rim.
By Atmar Horeca team
Set your espresso portion below the 80 ml maximum
Your espresso portion and your glass capacity are two separate decisions. The Bloomix Milano has a stated maximum filling quantity of 80 ml. That figure describes the glass, not the amount of espresso you need to serve in it.
For this serving proposal, use 30 ml of espresso without additions. Keep the remaining space available for crema and handling, rather than treating the maximum capacity as a target to reach. The aim is a modest espresso portion with visible room below the rim.
Make that distinction clear in your bar’s service instructions. Write the proposed drink quantity alongside the glass name, so your team does not interpret “80 ml” in the product description as the espresso recipe. Decide the portion first, then check how it sits in the glass.
Know the Milano: capacity, dimensions and double-wall construction
The Milano is a straight-sided glass developed for the classic, strong espresso. It is made from borosilicate glass, and each piece is individually handmade and mouth blown. Its stated height is 68 mm, with a diameter of 61 mm.
| Specification | Provided detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bloomix |
| Model | Milano |
| SKU | C-101-080 |
| Maximum filling quantity | 80 ml (max.) |
| Height | 68 mm |
| Diameter | 61 mm |
| Shape | Straight-sided |
| Material | Borosilicate glass |
| Manufacture | Individually handmade and mouth blown |
| Construction | Double walls with insulating air between them |
| Cleaning suitability | Dishwasher-safe |
The double-wall construction insulates the air between the glass walls. Bloomix states that hot contents stay hot for longer. Treat this as a construction feature, not as a reason to delay serving your espresso or increase its volume.
The product information also lists spirits and liqueurs as suitable uses. For this service, keep the focus on espresso alone: no alternative drink build is needed to explain the relationship between a small portion and the glass’s maximum capacity.
One serving: a proposed 30 ml espresso, without additions
Yield: one serving in one Bloomix Milano espresso glass.
Ingredient
- 30 ml prepared espresso
This is a proposed serving quantity, not a manufacturer-specified espresso recipe. Use your bar’s established espresso preparation to produce the portion. The glass information does not specify a coffee dose, extraction time or brewing temperature, so this serving proposal does not set those parameters.
Do not add milk, water, ice, syrup or a garnish to this version. Keeping the ingredient list to espresso alone gives your team a clear reference for the intended portion and the space that should remain above it.
Prepare, check the fill and serve
- Prepare the glass. Set out one clean Bloomix Milano espresso glass and check that it is ready for service.
- Prepare the portion. Using your bar’s established preparation, make 30 ml of espresso for one serving.
- Fill and check. Place the espresso in the Milano. Check that the espresso and its crema remain comfortably below the rim, with visible space above them.
- Serve without additions. Carry the glass carefully and serve the espresso as prepared. Do not top it up to approach the 80 ml maximum.
Keep the portion check and the visual check separate. The proposed 30 ml quantity sets the serving; looking at the filled glass confirms the presentation before it leaves your counter. Neither check requires you to use the rim as a measuring line.
Keep crema and carrying space within the glass
Leave the space above the espresso unfilled. It is part of this serving approach, not an invitation to add more liquid. Your final check should include both the coffee and its crema, rather than considering only the darker liquid beneath the surface.
Tip: Put “30 ml espresso; leave visible room below the rim” on your service reference, rather than “fill an 80 ml glass”.
Avoid setting a crema depth or a distance below the rim from the external dimensions. The stated height and diameter describe the product; they are not a supplied internal fill guide. Check the actual serving in the glass instead of assigning an unsupported millimetre target.
Add the Milano to your espresso service
When you introduce the Milano, show your team the proposed serving in the actual glass. Keep the same reference available across shifts: one glass, 30 ml of espresso, no additions and visible room above the crema.
Include its dishwasher-safe suitability in your glassware information, and keep the SKU with your ordering records. This separates cleaning and purchasing details from the drink instruction, while giving your team a clear reference for each task.
View the Espresso Glass bloomix Milano, 80ml product page, where you can order it for your espresso service.
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Questions
- Is 80 ml the recommended espresso serving?
- No. The product information states 80 ml as the maximum filling quantity. This article proposes a 30 ml espresso serving, leaving room for crema and handling.
- What are the Bloomix Milano’s dimensions and material?
- The Milano is 68 mm high and 61 mm in diameter. It is made from borosilicate glass, with double-wall construction, and is individually handmade and mouth blown.
- Is the Bloomix Milano dishwasher-safe?
- Yes. The provided product information states that the Bloomix Milano is dishwasher-safe.