Cafe Cubano

Name: Cafe Cubano
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 4 tbsp espresso coffee grounds; 1/4 cup granulated white sugar

A traditional Cuban espresso brewed with a rich, thick sugar foam known as espumita. It delivers a sweet, intense flavor profile with a velvety texture.

13 minEasyServes 435 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup water
4 tbsp espresso coffee grounds
1/4 cup granulated white sugar

Instructions

1

Fill the lower chamber of a moka pot with 1 cup water up to the safety valve.
2

Insert the filter basket and add 4 tbsp espresso coffee grounds without tamping heavily.
3

Place 1/4 cup granulated white sugar into a small cup or glass pitcher.
4

Screw on top of moka pot tightly and place on stovetop over medium heat.
5

Pour the first few drops of brewed coffee into the cup with granulated white sugar.
6

Vigorously beat the coffee drops into granulated white sugar with a spoon for two minutes until a pale foam paste forms.
7

Pour the remaining brewed coffee slowly into the cup, stirring gently so the creamy foam rises to the top.

Questions

Can I halve or double Cafe Cubano?

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Serve it with

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