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Cuban Coffee Ingredients

Cuban Coffee

Cuban Coffee, or Café Cubano, is a rich, sweet espresso with a unique frothy top known as "espuma." This traditional Cuban beverage is perfect for anyone looking to experience the bold flavors and vibrant culture of Cuba in every sip.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: beverage
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 30
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons dark-roasted Cuban coffee beans ground
  • 3 teaspoons sugar preferably demerara or raw sugar
  • Water

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Moka Pot: Fill the bottom chamber of your Moka pot with water up to the safety valve. Add ground Cuban coffee to the filter basket, leveling it off without packing it tight.
  2. Assemble and Heat: Screw the top and bottom parts of the Moka pot together. Place it on medium heat.
  3. Create Espuma: As soon as the first few drops of coffee emerge, pour them into a cup with the sugar. Whip vigorously until the mixture becomes a frothy foam.
  4. Brew the Coffee: Continue heating the Moka pot until all the coffee is brewed and collected in the top chamber.
  5. Combine and serve: Pour the brewed coffee over the espuma, stirring gently to combine. Serve in small, demitasse cups.

Notes

Using traditional Cuban coffee beans will give you the most authentic flavor.
Whipping the sugar with the first few drops of coffee is crucial for creating the signature espuma.
If you don't have a Moka pot, a stovetop espresso maker can be used as an alternative.