Gaggia Anima: Brewing Temperature Issues

by Whole Latte Love 2 min read Updated: January 13, 2026

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Warming your espresso cup makes a noticeable difference in how hot your shot stays, how long the crema lasts, and how the flavor holds up as it cools. In this guide, we explain why cold cups can make espresso cool quickly and potentially taste sour, then walk through simple ways to preheat cups (including pulling a blank shot into the cup). The video also compares heat retention between preheated and room-temperature ceramic cups, and between ceramic cups and double wall thermo glasses, showing why double wall cups tend to maintain temperature longer.