Tasse à café

An article about a small cup of coffee

A tasse à café is a small cup specifically designed for serving coffee. It is commonly used in France and other European countries, where coffee is often enjoyed in smaller quantities compared to the larger servings typical in the United States.

Design and Usage

The design of a tasse à café is typically simple and elegant, often made from porcelain or ceramic. These cups are usually accompanied by a matching saucer and are designed to hold a small amount of coffee, typically around 60 to 90 milliliters (2 to 3 ounces).

Cultural Significance

In many European cultures, the act of drinking coffee is a social activity, and the tasse à café plays a significant role in this ritual. The small size of the cup encourages savoring the coffee slowly, often accompanied by conversation or a light snack.

Types of Coffee Served

The tasse à café is most commonly used to serve espresso, a concentrated form of coffee that is brewed by forcing a small amount of nearly boiling water through finely-ground coffee beans. Other types of coffee that may be served in a tasse à café include ristretto, macchiato, and café au lait.

Related pages

• Espresso
• Coffee culture
• Porcelain
• Ceramic

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  A small cup of coffee

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  A small cup of coffee