The espresso cup with the model number “558” by Hedwig Bollhagen stands out for its simple and clean lines. With a capacity of 0.1 liters, this espresso cup—which is five and a half centimeters tall and equally wide—is arguably one of the smaller pieces in the Marwitzer Manufaktur ceramic collection. Characteristic of the two-piece set consisting of an espresso cup and saucer are the straight, cylindrical shape of the body and the simple, unadorned ear-shaped handles. The cup sits securely in the circular opening of the espresso saucer. The 558 espresso cup is a variation of its sister, the 558 mocha cup, and differs in that it has a semicircular base on the inside, which allows for a perfect crema. There is hardly a more stylish way to serve the Italians’ favorite beverage.