Souvenir of the City That Never Sleeps.

Some souvenirs sit on a shelf. Others fit in your hand and travel with you through life. The Anthora cup—the iconic blue-and-white symbol of New York’s coffee-to-go culture—is the latter. For decades, it’s been the city’s most democratic design: a paper chalice shared by cabdrivers, stockbrokers, artists, and insomniacs alike. Now, the ceramic Anthora carries that same spirit forward. True in every detail to the original paper version—right down to the Greek key border and the words “We Are Happy to Serve You”—it’s built to last, the way New York itself endures.

To sip from it is to hold a piece of the city in your hands. The ceramic Anthora isn’t a reproduction; it’s a revival—a way to keep the rhythm of the five boroughs alive in kitchens and offices far from Midtown. It’s a perfect gift for anyone who’s ever stood in line at a corner cart or found comfort in a hot cup on a cold Manhattan morning. Because some souvenirs remind you where you’ve been. This one reminds you who you are: a true New Yorker, fueled by coffee and ambition.

Dedicated to preserving the legacy of the iconic Anthora coffee cup – a true symbol of New York City’s street culture, corner delis, and daily rituals – NY Coffee Cup celebrates its enduring design, cultural significance, and place in coffee history, both in NYC and beyond. 

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