I use this in my car for espresso. I wanted porcelain or china because I don't like drinking out of plastic. The 8 oz size is plenty for espresso, even a double. I wanted the height to be tall enough to easily grab out of the cupholder, but not be top heavy or interfere with the armrests. I also specifically did not want a handle on the cup. My armrests slide forward, it's a little hard to tell in the photo but the top of the cup is lower than the armrest. The cup is double walled construction so it keeps the espresso warm and I like the design. Overall it is good quality.