By and large, New York City is not the place where people “stay” for coffee. They drink it in transit, in subway cars and yellow cabs; and even when stationed at their office desks, New Yorkers are partial to the disposable cup. The receptacle was not born in New York City, nor is it unique to NYC’s busy streets — but the to-go cup’s ubiquity is symbolic of a certain lifestyle shared in the most populous place in the nation. Obtained from blue-collar breakfast trucks and high-minded cafes alike, these cups, each emblazoned with its own place of origin, together represent the democracy of a place with too many people and too little time. But quick as New Yorkers are to toss them, the disposable cup is here to stay. It’s simply a part of life.
You have strong opinions about your favorite coffee shops. How about your favorite coffee cups? Tweet or instagram us a picture of your favorite disposable sipping receptacles at @gearpatrol and we’ll share them with the world. Because beauty is more than bean deep.
Abraço Espresso
Small Coffee: $2.50
Address: 86 E 7th St, New York, NY
