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Café Cubano
Cuba
Drunk throughout the day by Cubans of every generation. The ritual of making and sharing café cubano is the heartbeat of Cuban social life.
Cuban espresso — dark, intensely strong coffee sweetened during the brewing process so the sugar becomes part of the coffee itself. The fuel of Cuba.
Prep
5 mins
Cook
5 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
135 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
4 tbspfinely ground dark Cuban coffee
4 tspsugar
waterfor the moka pot
Method
1
Brew espresso in a moka pot. While the first drops fall, whisk vigorously with sugar to create an espuma paste.
2
Add remaining coffee to the espuma. Stir to combine.
3
Serve in small cups.
Chef's Tip
The espuma is created by whisking the first drops of coffee with sugar — this is the technique that makes café Cubano unique.
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