How to Make Cuban Coffee - Cafe Cubano Recipe (Cuban Café 'Espresso' with Faux Crema / Espuma)

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia offers sweetness with fewer calories.

espresso

🥗Healthier: strong brewed coffee

💰Cheaper: instant coffee

Brewed coffee can mimic espresso's flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds flavor.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: unsweetened chocolate

Carob powder is caffeine-free and adds sweetness.

Brew espresso using a moka pot or traditional espresso maker.

Combine sugar with brewed espresso in a separate container to create the espuma.

Whisk the espresso and sugar together until it forms a creamy, frothy mixture.

Serve the espresso mixture in small cups.

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