Once you’ve brewed a cup of espresso, do you just pour it into a regular mug?
A single shot of espresso is typically one ounce and a double shot is two ounces. So there’s a lot of space left when putting a single or double shot of espresso into a standard 8 to 10 ounce mug. This is why you need an espresso cup aka, a demitasse cup…
What is a demitasse cup?
Demitasse cups are cups used for espresso. The word demitasse is a French word for half cup. Each demitasse cup holds about two to three ounces of coffee.
These small coffee cups are around two to two and a half inches in height. Some demitasse cups come with saucers and traditionally, demitasse cups are white and made of ceramic or porcelain. But you can also find glass, stainless steel and different designs and all sorts of colors on the market today.
Some links found in this post are affiliate links, meaning we may receive a commission if you decide to make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
Read More: How to Brew Espresso with a Moka Pot
Where to buy demitasse cups?
If you’re looking for demitasse cups to enjoy or serve espresso, we found seven that are not just functional, but some that you’ll may also want to display on your kitchen countertop.
1. Glass: DeLonghi Double Walled Espresso Glasses
Photo Credit: Amazon
Hot on the inside but cool on the outside, these handleless demitasses are double-walled insulated, made with durable borosilicate glass and are condensation free and dishwasher safe.
2. Cup and Saucer Set: Sweese Porcelain Espresso Cups with Saucers
Photo Credit: Amazon
These Sweese espresso cups come with saucers in matching colors. Each holds up to 2 ounces of coffee, are 2.3 inches tall and made of non-toxic, lead-free porcelain. They’re dishwasher and microwave safe. There’s also a slightly larger set of similar cups at 3.5 inches tall that can hold up to 6 ounces.
3. Pear Shaped: Cuisinox Porcelain Demitasse Cups
Photo Credit: Amazon
If you like classic white demitasse cups with saucers, get these pear-shaped cups from Cuisinox. They are heavy and restaurant quality made with white porcelain, is dishwasher and microwave safe and can hold up to 2 ounces of coffee.
4. Colorful: BIA Cordon Bleu Porcelain Striped Espresso Cups
Photo Credit: Amazon
BIA makes beautiful ceramic ware including these vibrant striped demitasse cups with saucers. This set of six cups and saucers that can hold up to 3.5 ounces of coffee will brighten up your kitchen without breaking the bank.
5. Stackable: Aozita Espresso Cups and Saucers with Espresso Spoons
Photo Credit: Amazon
Want a set of four demitasse cups with saucers and spoons? This set from Aozita will be your best bet. Made with chip resistant ceramic that’s dishwasher and microwave safe, each cup can hold up to 2.5 ounces of espresso. The set comes in a protective packaging so you can easily gift it. These espresso cups are stackable and won’t take up too much space in your or the gift receiver’s kitchen.
6. Stainless Steel: Tombert Stainless Steel Demitasse Cups
Photo Credit: Amazon
These stainless steel cups by Tombert are one of our favorites. Made of non-toxic, BPA-free and 100% 304 food grade stainless steel, they are so durable. The double walled design will insulate up to 2.7 ounces of espresso.
7. Beautifully Designed: Porcelain Bone China Demitasse Set
Photo Credit: Amazon
These porcelain bone china demitasse cups with a beautiful blue and gold Arabesque pattern design can hold up to 3 ounces of coffee. The set is dishwasher safe and also comes in various colors like red, green, purple and black with the same design as this blue set.
Bonus! Minimalist: Double Espresso Demitasse Cups
Photo Credit: Amazon
It looks like a paper cup, but it’s not. From Denmark based Viva Scandinavia comes this set of four minimalist two ounce espresso cups made of porcelain. They are available in a light green, brick (pictured here), blue and sand. The unique feature of these is the ability to write on the side of the cup with washproof permanent markers.
Demitasse Cup Accessories
Some of these cups already come with accessories, but if it doesn’t or you’d like to customize your cup, here are some accessories you can add:
- Demitasse Spoons – cute, small and functional, these stainless steel spoons will match any of the cups listed above to stir in sugar or creamer to make the espresso to your liking. (And for something more unique, these rose gold demitasse spoons are a fun touch.)
- Demitasse Saucers – most of these cups listed above already come with saucers. But if it doesn’t, or you prefer a variety of saucers to mix and match with on different days, a demitasse saucer is a great addition to your cup putting the spoon on or serving with a little cookie.
Do you have a favorite demitasse cup?
