What are Demitasse Cups

Demitasse cups are the small cups used for espresso coffee. The word comes from French and translates literally as "half-cup". Demitasse cups come in a wide variety of styles these days, and many are almost works of art and design. When drinking straight espresso coffee, you should always use a demitasse cup since using a regular sized cup results in a lot of the crema being left behind on the sides of the cup.