NCnnwovf Espresso Shot Glasses, 26-Incremental Measurement, 2 OZ / 60ML (Sturdy-2 pack) Review (2026)

What these glasses are for

This is a two pack of small glass measuring cups built specifically for tracking espresso shot volume as it pours. Each glass is marked with 26 incremental lines across its 2 OZ / 60 ML range, so you get more graduation points than the basic single or double line markings on many cheap shot glasses. That finer scale makes it easier to catch a shot at a specific target volume rather than only being able to tell whether you are roughly under or over a mark. The glasses are made of food grade glass and are described as sturdy, built to handle the temperature swings between an iced drink and a hot shot straight from the group head without cracking.

Two glasses for split shots

Because the set includes two glasses rather than one, it is set up for pulling a naked or bottomless portafilter shot into two cups side by side, which is common when dialing in a double basket and wanting to watch both spouts pour evenly. Having a matched pair with identical markings also makes it easier to compare pour rate and volume between two baskets or two machines rather than relying on a single glass moved back and forth. For anyone who only ever pulls one shot at a time, the second glass is still useful as a backup or for pulling a shot while rinsing the first.

Measurement is by volume, not weight

Reading a shot glass tells you volume, not the weight of the liquid that actually reached the cup, and crema sitting on top of the shot changes how full the glass looks without adding proportionally to the extracted liquid weight underneath it. Most specialty coffee dialing methods today lean on a scale under the portafilter to weigh the dose and yield precisely, using a glass mainly as a visual check on pour rate and consistency rather than as the primary measurement. That makes this pair better suited to casual home use and quick visual checks than to serious ratio-based dialing, where a scale will always be more accurate than reading a meniscus against a line.

Durability and printed markings

The glass itself is described as sturdy and resistant to breaking from temperature changes, which matters given how often a shot glass gets a hot pour followed by a rinse in cool water. The main wear point to watch is the printed graduation lines rather than the glass body itself; printed markings on inexpensive glassware can fade with repeated dishwasher cycles, and hand washing is generally recommended to keep the scale legible over time. If you plan to run these through a dishwasher daily, expect the fine 26-line markings to become harder to read sooner than if you hand wash them.

Who should buy this pair

This is a good, low cost option for home users who want a slightly finer visual read than a basic two-line shot glass and who like having a matched pair for split shots or quick backup use. It is not aimed at anyone trying to hit precise ratios by volume alone, since crema and meniscus reading limit how exact any glass measurement can be. Treat it as a visual pouring guide alongside a scale, hand wash it to protect the printed lines, and it should serve well for everyday espresso and ristretto pours.

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