A guide to the various sizes of mugs and coffee cups used around the world

A 2023 guide to the various sizes of mugs and coffee cups used around the world

A guide to the various sizes of mugs and coffee cups used in different countries around the world:

  1. United States: In the United States, the standard size for a coffee mug is around 12 ounces (about 355ml). This is the standard size for most coffee shops and restaurants.
  2. United Kingdom: In the United Kingdom, the standard size for a coffee mug is around 8-10 ounces (about 237-296ml). This is the size typically used in homes and cafes.
  3. Italy: In Italy, the standard size for a coffee cup is around 2-3 ounces (about 59-89ml) for espresso, and 6-8 ounces (about 177-237ml) for cappuccino.
  4. France: In France, the standard size for a coffee cup is around 3-4 ounces (about 89-118ml) for espresso, and 8-10 ounces (about 237-296ml) for a café au lait.
  5. Spain: In Spain, the standard size for a coffee cup is around 3-4 ounces (about 89-118ml) for espresso, and 6-8 ounces (about 177-237ml) for café con leche.
  6. Germany: In Germany, the standard size for a coffee cup is around 6-8 ounces (about 177-237ml) for filter coffee, and 2-3 ounces (about 59-89ml) for espresso.
  7. Japan: In Japan, the standard size for a coffee cup is around 4-6 ounces (about 118-177ml) for traditional Japanese coffee, and 2-3 ounces (about 59-89ml) for espresso.
  8. Turkey: In Turkey, the standard size for a coffee cup is around 3-4 ounces (about 89-118ml) for Turkish coffee.
  9. Greece: In Greece, the standard size for a coffee cup is around 2-3 ounces (about 59-89ml) for Greek coffee.

It's worth noting that these are general guidelines and the sizes may vary depending on the specific location or establishment. Additionally, this list is not exhaustive and there are many other countries and regions that have their own traditional coffee cups or mugs sizes.

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