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What is a demitasse glass?
Demitasse–meaning “Half-Cup” in French–is made to hold between 2 and 3 ounces (or up to 90 mL) of espresso; but the qualities that make these glasses unique are in its finer details.
What is the difference of a coffee cup and a demitasse?
Demitasse means “half-cup.” The cups are, typically, half the size of a regular coffee cup, holding two to three ounces of beverage. The smaller size facilitates the drinking of strong, after-dinner, specialty coffees, such as espresso, cappuccino, and Turkish coffee.
How much is a Demi-Tasse?
Demitasse (dem-E-tas) is French for “half cup.” This small coffee cup holds about 2 to 3 fluid ounces (60 to 90 milliliters). They are half the size of a regular coffee cup, hence the name “half cup.” It is a common misconception that demitasse cups hold (or should hold) one-half of a cup measure (4 ounces).
What is a demitasse set used for?
Demitasse means “half-cup.” The cups are, typically, half the size of a regular coffee cup, holding two to three ounces of beverage. The smaller size facilitates the drinking of strong, after-dinner, specialty coffees, such as espresso, cappuccino and Turkish coffee.
How much is a Demi Tasse?
How do you serve demitasse?
You should serve it with sugar and cream, or if you prefer, serve it alongside boiled milk. Combined in a larger coffee cup, the demitasse and boiled milk create a Café au Lait. However you choose to use your demitasse set, I hope you enjoy every sip!
What is a demi tasse cup and saucer?
A demitasse (/ˈdɛmɪtæs/; French: “half cup”) or demi-tasse is a small cup used to serve espresso. It may also refer to the contents served in such a cup (though that usage had disappeared in France by the early 20th century).
What were demitasse cups used for?
When were demitasse cups invented?
Small petite wonders of beautiful porcelain, demitasse {pronounced-“dem-i-tas”} cups originated in mid 19th century France to serve strong Turkish coffee after dinner.