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A demitasse (Template:IPAc-en; French: "half cup"), demi-tasse,<ref name="Bissel">Template:Cite journal</ref> or espresso cup is a small cup used to serve espresso. It may also refer to the coffee served in such a cup, though that usage had disappeared in France by the early 20th century.<ref name="Bissel" />
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Demitasse cups are small because they usually serve espresso, which is a stronger, more concentrated coffee, best served in smaller portions.
Demitasse cup size is also used for drinking Turkish coffee.