Cleaning Coffee Cups

As for cleaning coffee cups, high-quality coffee cups have a dense surface and small pores, making them less prone to coffee stains. Therefore, after drinking coffee, simply rinsing with water immediately will keep the cup clean. For coffee cups that have been used for a long time, or those that haven't been rinsed immediately after use, allowing coffee stains to adhere to the surface, you can soak the cup in lemon juice to remove the stains. If this doesn't completely remove the stains, you can use a neutral dish soap on a sponge to gently scrub and clean, then rinse thoroughly with water. During the cleaning process, never use hard brushes or strong acid/alkali cleaners, as these can scratch or damage the surface of the coffee cup.

 

Bone china coffee cups can be used for warming to fully preserve the coffee's flavor. The simplest way is to pour hot water directly into the cup or preheat it in a dish decanter. Although it's a simple step, it's crucial for preserving the coffee's aroma. This is because pouring freshly brewed, boiling coffee into an ice-cold cup causes a sudden drop in temperature, significantly diminishing the aroma.