We’ve mentioned it before, but it is worth repeating- there are many different types of spoons. Each spoon was designed for various purposes, and depending on your meal, you will find different types of spoons at the table.
A table spoon: This standard, multipurpose spoon is often used for scooping peas and can be used as a soup spoon if it’s the only one on the table.
A dessert spoon: About twice the size of a teaspoon, it is used for eating dessert.
A citrus or grapefruit spoon: This spoon has a jagged edge that helps cut into grapefruit, oranges, and melons.
A sugar spoon: In the past, these spoons were often shaped like a seashell; the bowl of this spoon is large and deep.
Our modern version of the sugar spoon. Shown here is the Jason nascent silver collection.
Finally, there are the teaspoon, coffee spoon, or demitasse spoon, all in various sizes depending on the size of the cup they are used in. Today, we want to discuss our smallest coffee spoon: the demitasse spoon.
How do we love the demitasse spoon, let us count the ways!
Small spoons are having a moment. While nobody seems to know why, exactly, people are coming out of the spoon closet with small coffee spoons in hand. We can think of a few reasons for favoring a small spoon over a large one. For the foodie, there’s nothing better than having the luxury of savoring every delicate spoonful of your aunt Cherise’s chocolate mousse. And it's the very nature of savoring small portions of cappuccino that makes the demitasse coffee spoon romantic.
Others will say that the small size and shallow bowl of demitasse coffee spoons allow for precise stirring and sipping, which complement petite demitasse cups or small dishes of rice pudding. Whatever your reason for preferring the petite perfection of this small utensil, we’ve come up with 5 creative uses for the demitasse coffee spoon that go beyond espresso.
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Upgrade your morning coffee routine. There is something special about stirring your coffee with a demitasse spoon. And it doesn’t have to be an espresso in a tiny cup. Grab a cup and saucer and a small coffee spoon, and suddenly you’ll notice the sun come shining through your window, signaling the start of a brand new day.
Are your coffee spoons gathering dust in the corner of your coffee bar? Or are they mindfully tucked away in a drawer? Your morning cuppa will suddenly feel extra special when stirred with the artisan-crafted Celia demitasse spoon. Made from durable stainless steel, each spoon is hand forged and finished in a warm antique copper finish.
Don’t skip dessert. Savor it! Whether it’s a rich and creamy pudding or a simple scoop of vanilla ice cream, dessert becomes extra special when enjoyed with a small spoon. Let’s face it, there’s probably not going to be a nutritional reason for adding dessert to the menu. By design, dessert is all about pleasure. Eating with a demitasse spoon isn’t about depriving yourself, it's all about slowing yourself down to savor each taste.
Get the full sensory experience of a delicious dessert with the Ridge demitasse spoon. The Ridge collection features hammered stainless steel handles with a center pleat. Left in its nascent state, this artisan flatware design brings a chic, organic texture to your dessert table. Close your eyes and savor the sweetness.
Change is the salt in the soup of life. ~Gyles Brandreth How true. You can top the dinner table with an ordinary salt and pepper shaker. If you like using a salt cellar when cooking but prefer it to be used by your fingers only, why not fill it with your best finishing salt and place it on the table with a demitasse spoon?
A small spoon gives everyone control over how much seasoning they take. Our handcrafted Celia flatware showcases distinctive faceted handles with flattened, rounded ends. Well balanced and easy to hold, this Celia demitasse coffee spoon is just the right size for helpings of seasonings or sauces.
Bring out the spoon sweets. If you’ve never heard of spoon sweets, you’re in for a sweet surprise! In Greece and Cyprus, spoon sweets are a common dish. Made from fruit grown in the region, they are typically served by placing a spoonful on a small plate. Spoon sweets are often served along with a glass of cold water or Greek coffee. Once the sweet fruit preserves are eaten, the extra syrup can be stirred into the water or coffee and enjoyed.
Kumquat spoon sweet from mostly-greek.com
Spoon sweets are different than jams and marmalades, although they are classified as preserves. The main ingredient is usually whole or sliced fruit, served with a syrup.
Use a demitasse spoon to serve jam, jelly, or marmalade. Simply scoop up the preserves from the jar and use the back of the spoon to spread them on a piece of toasted bread. Any leftover preserves can be enjoyed right off the spoon.
Tea for two? While you may have only considered using your demitasse coffee spoons for your espresso, these small spoons are made for stirring sugar and milk into coffee and tea.
They are often the right size for scooping up small portions of sugar for a cup of tea. Planning on an afternoon tea in the garden for your book club? Pull out a set of dainty demitasse spoons – your guests will be impressed. Our Celia demitasse coffee spoons are a beautiful addition to your tea service.
We hope we convinced you that your demitasse spoons can be used for much more than just espresso. Whether you favor rustic flatware or modern PVD gold flatware, our collection of coffee spoons, demitasse spoons, and specialty spoons has options for every taste and budget. Get ready to embrace countless opportunities to include “small spoons” into your everyday life!
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