Demitasse means “half-cup.” The cups are, typically, half the size of a regular coffee cup, holding two to three ounces of beverage. The smaller size facilitates the drinking of strong, after-dinner, specialty coffees, such as espresso, cappuccino and Turkish coffee What do you do with demitasse cups? Demitasse cups are most often used to serve … Read more
Demitasse (dem-E-tas) is French for “half cup.” This small coffee cup holds about 2 to 3 fluid ounces (60 to 90 milliliters) They are half the size of a regular coffee cup, hence the name “half cup.” It is a common misconception that demitasse cups hold (or should hold) one-half of a cup measure (4 … Read more
You may think of them as espresso cups, but the real name for the small coffee cup that commonly holds espresso is a demitasse cup These tiny white cups can be seen in restaurants, cafes, and coffee houses throughout the world. What is the best cup to drink espresso? Ceramic and porcelain espresso cups are … Read more
When you order an Americano, it will not come with milk You can add milk afterwards, like you would to brewed coffee or you can ask for steamed milk. The drink will still be an Americano. Can you add milk to an Americano at Starbucks? For example, an Americano is usually a shot of espresso … Read more
Tumblers combine the qualities of classic and travel mugs. Shaped like large coffee mugs, tumblers are also equipped with travel lids. Because they’re wider, tumblers may not fit in your car’s cup holders. They come in a variety of sizes, but many can hold over 20 ounces. What are the different shapes of mugs? Round … Read more
What type of drinks do cafes sell? Espresso. Let’s start with the simplest coffee based drink, espresso Americano. If you want the jolt from an espresso in a regular coffee cup, and don’t want the bitterness, try an Americano Café au Lait Latte Cappuccino Mocha Caffè Breve (or “Breva”) What do you drink at a … Read more
The Americano is basically a watered-down espresso shot But that’s such a crude way of putting it. The Americano deserves to be respected just like any other coffee out there. Take a regular coffee cup, add one or two shots of espresso and fill the rest with hot water. Is Americano espresso with more water? … Read more