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Barista Approved Home Recipe - Café Cubano Coffee Tutorial for Beginners l How to make a Cafe Cubano

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Café Cubano

Cultural Context

Café Cubano, or Cuban coffee, is a staple in Cuban culture, known for its strong flavor and sweetened espresso. Traditionally served in small cups, it is a social beverage often enjoyed throughout the day. The preparation method emphasizes the frothy sugar topping, which is a signature of this beloved drink. Today, Café Cubano is popular not only in Cuba but also among Cuban communities in the United States and beyond, where it has become a symbol of cultural identity and hospitality.

CubanCUdrink
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
espresso
sugar
water
milk
vanilla extract
cinnamon
coffee beans
salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

1

Brew the coffee using an espresso machine.

2

For the first drop into your small cup, use a spoon to stir the sugar and drops of coffee to melt the sugar and create a thick texture.

3

Allow the remaining espresso shot to finish brewing.

4

Give it a quick stir to ensure that the sugar has dissolved.

5

Pour the coffee into a small shot glass, filling it about three quarters of the way.

6

Use a spoon to scoop the foam from the moka pot or pour all the crema from the espresso coffee and place it on top.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

espresso machinemilk frothersaucepanwhiskmeasuring cups

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Cuban CoffeeCafé Cubano con Leche

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