Sugar spoon

Sugar Spoon

A sugar spoon is a piece of cutlery used for serving granulated sugar. This type of spoon resembles a teaspoon except that the bowl is deeper and often molded in the shape of a sea shell, giving it a decorative aspect. Sugar spoons are usually made from stainless steel, silver, gold, or other metals.

History

The sugar spoon originated in the 18th century, when sugar was a luxury item and was often served in large, hard cones. The sugar spoon was used to break off pieces from the cone. As sugar became more readily available and was sold in granulated form, the design of the sugar spoon evolved to its current form.

Design and Use

The design of a sugar spoon can vary, but it typically has a deep, rounded bowl and a short handle. The bowl of the spoon is often molded in the shape of a sea shell, which not only adds a decorative touch but also makes it easier to scoop up granulated sugar.

Sugar spoons are primarily used in a formal tea service or coffee service, where they are used to scoop sugar into tea or coffee. They can also be used in baking to measure out small amounts of sugar.

Variations

There are several variations of the sugar spoon, including the sugar shell spoon, the sugar sifter spoon, and the sugar cube spoon. The sugar shell spoon is the most common type and is often included in a standard flatware set. The sugar sifter spoon has a pierced bowl and is used to sprinkle powdered sugar. The sugar cube spoon has tongs at the end of the handle for picking up sugar cubes.

See Also

• Teaspoon
• Tablespoon
• Dessert spoon
• Serving spoon