Demitasse spoons, which measure around 4 ½ inches long, are most commonly used for coffee, perhaps placed on a coaster next to a shot of espresso for stirring in sugar. Their petite size brings back memories of tea parties as a child. 99 Because it is old and one of the few keepsakes I received, I display it in a china cabinet and love looking at the set. Thank you Phyllis. The coffee/espresso spoon is crafted from superior 18/0 stainless steel, with a mirror-finish. My mother in law , bought me the whole set of Royal Winton Welbeck 1995, when Victoria Magazine offered it. However you choose to use your demitasse set, I hope you enjoy every sip! In my sorority in college, demitasse was served in the living room on special occasions. He was pleasantly surprised with the out of the blue gesture. I have seen people brew delicious cups with an espresso maker or pressure pot. My mom had a matching full sized set which I also now have. Good for you. Since 1995, Epicurious has been the ultimate food resource for the home cook, with daily kitchen tips, fun cooking videos, and, oh yeah, over 33,000 recipes. lovely post again! The following section gives more information about these spoons. I have a set I used as a child for tea parties with my friends. $31.00 2 bids + shipping . Rather than plopping a ketchup bottle onto the dinner table … Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. espresso) spoon. I have my mother’s set. Actually, the word demitasse is French and when translated to English it means “half cup”. Serve Sauces and Salt. “And pray who might they be?” the five year old responded. Instead, it’s reserved for after dinner. All so beautiful and delicate. Enjoyed this post. This set of demitasse spoons are ideal for use with coffee and tea, and other after-dinner refreshments. I just adore demitasse cup and saucer sets. Espresso and demitasse are very similar as both are brewed with a finely ground dark roast. Although true for some, you can rest easy knowing that a cup of demitasse coffee may be stronger in flavor, but it has less caffeine than our everyday breakfast coffee. To revisit this article, select My⁠ ⁠Account, then View saved stories. On our honeymoon in the Bahamas, we enjoyed after dinner expresso at a sidewalk cafe. Phyllis, I love demitasse cups, also. This is because there are so many tasks in the kitchen that require a spoon—but are actually better accomplished with a mini spoon. Shop now! I have a ‘set’ from my grandmother. They are also the #1 antique porcelain piece my client’s put on their wish list with us should their husbands or children contact us and ask what to buy for them for a special occasion! I remember eyeing it as a child. One of her grandmothers collected them everywhere she went as souvenirs. Free shipping for many products! After reading your essay, I just prepared and served my husband a cup of expresso. That picture made me remember giving tea parties for several of my grandchildren together when they were all the right age. This entry made me recall the espresso set that my parents used! Ah yes, china tea cups and saucers , of all sizes, and yes demitasse, for sure all have solace in my heart, in my china cabinet, and on a special shelf just made for showing some of them off. The granddaughters decided to assume elegant names and became Lady Lillian and such, while I remained Mrs. Bancroft. The other night when I was supposed to be sleeping, I spent a whole hour carefully examining listings for vintage silver demitasse spoons on Etsy, before forcefully pulling myself away from hitting purchase on a cart full of more spoons than I'd ever need. Originally used as teaspoons, Demitasse Spoons became popular in 1660 with the introduction of tea. 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