Sobremesa

Sobremesa (Spanish: “upon the table”) is the Spanish tradition of relaxing at the table after a meal.^[1]

During sobremesa, conversation is freely had.^[1] Depending on the habits of the area or country in question, coffee, tea, or a small liqueur or aguardiente (in a shot glass) is generally served, or a cigar may be smoked.

The 'sobremesa hour' is one of Spain's main TV primetimes.^[2]

References

1. Mike Randolph (25 April 2018). "A uniquely Spanish part of the meal". BBC Travel.
2. "The culture of the sobremesa". Enforex. Retrieved 20 November 2018.