Although demitasses fell out of vogue in recent decades as elegant entertaining gave way to more casual affairs, a new generation has begun to discover their versatile appeal. You might use them for tea, thick beverages such as sipping chocolate, rich soups like oyster bisque, sorbet between courses, or miniature desserts. Or fill them with cognac and float a little cream on top for a decadent nightcap.
Because demitasses are not part of a place setting but presented after a meal, they lend themselves to a bit of extra flair—bright colors, intricate patterns, and shapely handles have always been part of their allure. “They belong in the collection of anyone who enjoys entertaining and beautiful things,” Patrick says.
Find the full Keepsakes story in our March/April 2021 issue.
Text by Lisa Frederick
Styling by Sidney Bragiel
Photography by Stephanie Welbourne Steele
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