Espresso demitasse
An espresso demitasse is a small porcelain cup used for serving concentrated espresso coffee.
Also known as: espresso cup, demitasse cup
How big is it?
60 ml in capacity
Defined nominal capacity · defined specimen
Typical recorded range: 50 ml to 90 ml.
A little perspective
About twice the volume of 30 ml espresso.
30 ml espresso: An espresso is a concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans.
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Espresso demitasse
A defined 60 mL porcelain demitasse standing 6 cm high. Cup shapes and usable fill vary; nominal capacity is independent of the exterior-height calibration.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked defined nominal capacity is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
30 ml espresso
Defined 30 ml capacity. Actual containers, servings and fills vary. Outer shape is not used to calculate capacity.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked volume is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 60 ml
For comparison, this page uses defined nominal capacity. This is labelled defined specimen: an explicit comparison model rather than a claim that every example has the same value. The recorded range is 50 ml to 90 ml.
A defined 60 mL porcelain demitasse standing 6 cm high. Cup shapes and usable fill vary; nominal capacity is independent of the exterior-height calibration.
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Recorded properties
Espresso demitasse dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 ml | 50 ml to 90 ml | defined specimen | |
| 6 cm | 5 cm to 7 cm | defined specimen |
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