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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 Mottahedeh, Vista Alegre
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
Capodimonte Chocolate Demitasse Set, Porcelain, Italy, 1950
Located in Pueblo, CO
This is a fabulous original Capodimonte Chocolate set in its original box. The set is porcelain in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shelley China Demitasse Cups Saucers Sterling Silver Mappin Webb Birmingham 1919
By Mappin & Webb, Shelley Pottery
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
Herend Porcelain Petite Sevres Rose (Sprog) Pattern Demitasse Coffee Set & Tray
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage demitasse porcelain set.
By Herend.
In the Sevres or Petite Rose pattern. (Pattern
Category
20th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
