Demitasse

A demitasse (/ˈdɛmɪtæs/; French: "half cup") or demi-tasse[1] is a small cup used to serve Turkish coffee or 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).[1]

Demitasse set with metal frames and spoons

A demitasse typically has a capacity of approximately 60–90 millilitres (2–3 US fl oz)[2]—half the size of a full coffee cup (a tasse à café is about 120 millilitres (4 US fl oz)). They are typically ceramic (porcelain or stoneware) and accompanied by matching saucers, but some coffeehouses and china companies also produce brightly decorated varieties. [3][4] Another type of demitasse has a glass cup set into a metal frame.

See also

References
  1. Bissell, Clifford H. (May 1946). "The Word demi-tasse". Modern Language Notes. The Johns Hopkins University Press. 61 (5): 340–343. doi:10.2307/2908949. JSTOR 2908949.
  2. "What is a Demitasse Cup?". About.com Food. Retrieved 2017-01-17.
  3. "Demitasse cup and saucer, "Imari" pattern". Yale University Art Gallery. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2010-03-10.
  4. "Haviland Demitasse Teacup and Saucer". Tempe Historical Museum. Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2010-03-10.
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