Espresso is not a bean, blend or roasting method, it is a method of preparation. The first single-shot espresso machine was made by Luigi Bezzerra in 1901. It was enhanced by Desiderio Pavoni in 1903 but not until after WWII the espresso with crema was born. This was thanks to a Milanese café owner called Achille Gaggia who found a way to increase the water pressure from 2 to 8 bars.
The espresso cup is called Coffee & Cigarettes and was designed by Carlo Trevisani in 2006.