I bought these for myself on a whim because I was gifted a new coffee/espresso machine. The espresso cups are just beautifully made. The double wall is esthetically pleasing and functional in keeping the espresso hotter longer. I feel sophisticated drinking my morning shot of caffeine from them and I love showing/using them when we entertain guests. Nothing but compliments all around. Not one negative thing to say about them. I ended up buying two sets because I liked them so much. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]