G. Smith and Sons fabulous and famous coffee snuff. Is it Café Royale or Café Royal? In the recently posted video the shop window shows it as Royale. The last three tubs I bought through the mail say Royal. What gives? I was there so long ago I can’t remember Royale or Royal. Senior moment. I know it’s the real deal, I called Mr. Rose to arrange the purchase in the mid eighties. I don’t know why they switched from glass to plastic. Maybe to cut shipping weight? Thoughts?

Cafe is a masculine noun I believe so it should be “royal”. The “royale” is a hyperforeignism.

Cafe is a masculine noun I believe so it should be “royal”. The “royale” is a hyperforeignism.

I like the word “hyperforeignism”. More French than the French. I’ll remember that one.