Saturday, August 15, 2026

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Coffee Ends the Meal

Coffee is served after dessert, small, black, and usually away from the table. It is the signal that the meal has ended and the evening is now in its final phase.

Move your guests to the sofa for coffee after dessert rather than serving it at the table. It changes the register and gives people permission to leave.

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