The Art of Drinking It Black.

Black coffee is more than a beverage – it's a statement.  Unadorned and unapologetic, it represents clarity, confidence, and a certain defiance against dilution.  For centuries, poets, musicians, and filmmakers have turned to black coffee as a symbol of solitude, sophistication, or sheer grit.  From Sarah Vaughan’s sultry “Black Coffee” to the steamy cups brooded over in noir films, this simple brew has come to reflect the raw and unfiltered moments of life. It’s not dressed up for anyone – it’s just coffee in its truest form.

Coffee shop pioneer Alice Foote MacDougall once put it plainly: “When cream and sugar both are added, it may be called a delicious beverage but scarcely coffee.”  She understood what purists have long known: black coffee holds the soul of the bean, the roast, and the ritual.  It’s for early risers, deep thinkers, and late-night dreamers. Whether you're sipping it at dawn or chasing a deadline at midnight, there’s something honest and elemental in every jet-black drop.  And if you're on the go, nothing beats the bold comfort of black coffee in your Anthora cup – New York’s iconic blue-and-white symbol of no-nonsense caffeine.

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.