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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.
Category
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Aesthetic Powell Bishop & Stonier Crane Chintz Tea Coffee Demitasse Set
By Powell, Bishop & Stonier
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Powell Bishop & Stonier Aesthetic Movement tea set featuring a matching hexagonal serving tray, pitcher, cream, sugar, cups and saucers in the crane, seaweed, and sunflower t...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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 saucers, coffee pot, creamer/milk jug, and sugar bowl (15-piece set).
Category
Vintage 1950s German Modern 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 saucers, coffee pot, creamer/milk jug, and sugar bowl (15-piece set).
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
20th Century Czech Demitasse Coffee Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Demitasse coffee set, 2nd quarter 20th century, Czechoslovakia.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$96 Sale Price / set
36% Off