demitasse

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A dip of a demitasse spoon into the shell finds a sunny yellow custard flavored with some delightful surprises: anchovies, golden raisins, fennel and more.

From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2021

Guernsey’s auction house says a wide array of Kennedy memorabilia — from Kennedy’s swimming trunks to a porcelain demitasse cup and saucer from the presidential yacht — will be offered Oct. 6-7.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2017

A few sips worth of savory foie gras and chestnut soup is presented in a demitasse cup.

From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2016

Don’t miss: The churrones — deep fried beef tendon sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar and served with a demitasse of viscous Mexican hot cocoa.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2015

Afterward, Desdemona brewed Greek coffee, serving it in demitasse cups with the brown foam, the lakia, on top.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides