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Espresso Cup or Coffee Cup
To some of us, the After Dinner Coffee Cup conjures up a certain image of a white or cream bone china cup and saucer placed in front of us alongside a plate of petit fours. But for others, this style of cup might be thought of as an Espresso Cup, perfect for your Nespresso shot in the morning.
Once a forgotten item of a full dinner set, the demitasse coffee cup (or coffee can if straight-sided) is something that has seen a surge in popularity to meet the needs of a new nation of coffee-lovers and the prevalence of an espresso machine in many homes.
As well as being great for your espresso, coffee cups can be used to serve an individual dessert, maybe a coffee mousse or a lemon posset. Patterned or simple, bone china or porcelain, there’s something very elegant and attractive about a coffee cup’s size and function.
Often mistaken for Mugs when browsing online, these small versatile cups can really make a statement at your dinner party and bring a smile every morning when enjoying your espresso. If you’ve not yet added coffee or espresso cups to your dinner set, here are some ideas from our collections.
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The Lemon Posset - in a saucepan, warm 600ml double cream and 175g of caster sugar until the mixture thickens. Stir in the juice of 3 lemons then pour into coffee cups and allow to cool before serving.