ZWILLING Sorrento Plus Espresso Glass Review

ZWILLING Sorrento Plus Double Wall Espresso Glass, Set of 2 (39500-111)

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The short version

Buy it if

Home espresso drinkers who pull doubles or small milk drinks
People who want a handled glass cup that will not leave a ring on the table

Skip it if

You mostly drink single shots, since a smaller glass will keep them warmer
You want something that can take rough handling, where ceramic is the safer bet

What owners like

The outside stays cool while the coffee inside stays hot, unlike porcelain demitasse cups
No condensation on the outside, so the glass does not leave a ring
Borosilicate glass handles both hot and cold drinks

Common complaints

Because the outer wall does not warm up, it is easy to sip a drink that is hotter than it feels
Double wall glasses can pull water into the gap through the small vent hole in the base, which then fogs the glass
Care advice differs: ZWILLING says dishwasher safe, while general double wall glass guides suggest hand washing

Based on ZWILLING's Canada and UK product pages, the Nella retailer listing, House Digest's guide to water trapped in double walled glasses, and Brew Espresso Coffee's review of the smaller Sorrento espresso glasses; owner feedback specific to the Plus model was thin.

Research scores

Does the job 7.5 keeps a double shot warm with a cool outer wall and no condensation

Build quality 7.0 mouth-blown borosilicate glass, but double wall glass can trap water through the vent

Ease of use 7.0 handled and rated dishwasher safe, though hand washing is the safer habit

Value 7.0 costs more than ceramic or Bodum glasses for two cups

Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.

Ownership

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Price range$$

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What it does

A pair of handled, double wall borosilicate glass cups sized for a double espresso, sold by ZWILLING as model 39500-111.

Double wall construction insulates hot and cold drinks and keeps the outside cool to the touch
No condensation on the outside, so no coaster is needed per the maker
Ergonomic handle on each glass
Room for a double shot, or a small milk drink such as a cortado
ZWILLING rates the glass as dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe

A good pick for anyone who wants to see their espresso and keep a double shot warm without a hot handle or condensation on the table. The trade-off is the usual one for double wall glass: it costs more than ceramic demitasse cups, and water can get trapped between the walls through the vent hole if the glasses are not cared for well.

How it compares

Bodum Pavina Double Wall Espresso Glass, 2 packSmaller 8 cl size for single shots, and usually cheaper, but no handle$

ZWILLING Sorrento Double Wall Espresso Glass, 2 packSame maker and borosilicate glass in a smaller 80 ml size, better for single shots$$

Bodum Bistro Double Wall Espresso Mug, 2 packHandled double wall mug from a brand that makes a wide range of double wall glassware$

De'Longhi Double Walled Thermo Espresso GlassesSmall 2 oz glasses from an espresso machine maker, a fit for single shots$$

Specs

Capacity: About 4.5 to 4.9 fl oz (134 to 140 ml) per glass; ZWILLING's own pages list both figures
Material: Mouth-blown borosilicate glass, double wall
Pieces: 2 glasses with handles
Size: 9 cm tall, 9.9 cm long with handle, 7.1 cm wide
Weight: About 0.24 kg for the pair
Care: Dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe per ZWILLING
Design: Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez

Worth knowing

ZWILLING publishes separate safety instructions for its double wall glassware on the product page
The outer wall stays cool, so check the drink temperature before sipping

Questions

How much does the ZWILLING Sorrento Plus espresso glass hold?

ZWILLING lists it at 140 ml (about 4.9 fl oz) on some pages and 134 ml (about 4.5 fl oz) on others. Either way it fits a double shot with room to spare.

Can Sorrento Plus glasses go in the dishwasher?

ZWILLING says yes, and also lists them as microwave and freezer safe. Hand washing lowers the chance of water getting into the space between the walls.

What if water gets trapped between the walls?

Water gets in through the small vent hole in the base. A common fix is to let the glass cool, then fill it with hot water so the pressure change pushes the water back out of the hole.

Is the Sorrento Plus espresso glass big enough for a double shot?

Yes. At roughly 134 to 140 ml it holds a double shot with plenty of room, and it is larger than the 80 ml Sorrento espresso glass.

Sources

Researched 2026-10-01. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.