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What is the difference between demitasse and espresso?
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Espresso is a concentrated form of coffee that’s served in very small, strong shots. Because espresso, when served straight, is served in small amounts it is poured into very small cups which are called demitasse cups. Shop a collection of demitasse cups from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vista Alegre for Mottahedeh 'Lowestoft Rose' Porcelain Demitasse Set
By Vista Alegre, Mottahedeh
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This 17 piece porcelain demitasse set was made by Vista Alegre of Portugal for Mottahedeh. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Arthur Stone Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Hammered 3-Piece Demitasse Set
By Arthur Stone
Located in New York, NY
Arthur Stone, hand hammered sterling silver 3-piece demitasse set in Arts & Crafts style from the
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Hans Achtziger for Hutschenreuther Selb Demitasse Coffee Set
By Hutschenreuther
Located in East Quogue, NY
Decorative white porcelain 'Apart' coffee demitasse set from Hutschenreuther Selb, with 6 cups, 6
Category
Vintage 1950s German Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Shelley China Demitasse Cups Saucers Sterling Silver Mappin Webb Birmingham 1919
By Shelley Pottery, Mappin & Webb
Located in Portland, OR
A good presentation boxed set of six antique Shelley china demitasse cups & saucers with sterling
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Tiffany & Co. Demitasse Sterling-Silver Set, Rare
Located in Berlin, DE
Extremely rare Tiffany & Co. demitasse set in sterling silver, Art Deco, circa 1907-1937.
The
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Le Tallec Golden Bees Porcelain Demitasse Cups and Saucers, circa 1957 Set/11-12
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exquisite neoclassical demitasse set comprised of fine porcelain and 24K gold by Camille Le Tallec
Category
Vintage 1950s French Empire Porcelain
Materials
Gold
