Luciano De Crescenzo coffee cups
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This pair of coffee cups is decorated with the drawing of Luciano De Crescenzo who, with nice irony and subtle humour, publicized the ancient Neapolitan custom of caffè sospeso (pay-it-forward coffee):
“when a Neapolitan is happy for some reason he decides to offer a coffee to a stranger because it is as if he were offering a coffee to the rest of the world”
Characteristics
- Material: white ceramic
- Capacity: 2 x 80 ml
- Certified for food use
- Suitable for the microwave and the dishwasher
- Packed in gift box
- Produced in Italy
Historical Curiosities
Luciano De Crescenzo was an engineer, writer, actor, director, television host and great popularizer of Neapolitan culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the De Crescenzo set contain one or two cups?
It is a pair of coffee cups: each holds 80 ml, listed as 2 × 80 ml.
Which custom inspired the drawing?
Luciano De Crescenzo’s drawing evokes the Neapolitan caffè sospeso: offering a coffee to a stranger as a gesture of sharing.
Are the cups suitable for the microwave and dishwasher?
Yes. They are white ceramic, certified for food use and suitable for the microwave and dishwasher.
Do they come in gift packaging?
Yes. The pair is packed in gift packaging and made in Italy.