description Café Carioca Overview
Café carioca is a Portuguese espresso-style coffee made with a weaker extraction than a standard espresso. In the commonly described preparation, water is run through coffee grounds that have already produced an espresso, producing a lighter, less concentrated drink while retaining the character of machine-brewed coffee. It is intended for people who want a small black coffee with less intensity than a conventional espresso.
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What is a café carioca?
Café carioca is a Portuguese espresso-style coffee made with a weaker extraction than a standard espresso. It is commonly prepared by running water through coffee grounds that have already produced an espresso.
How is café carioca different from espresso?
A standard espresso uses the first concentrated extraction from the coffee grounds. Café carioca uses those already-used grounds again, creating a lighter and less concentrated drink.
Does café carioca contain more water than espresso?
Yes. The second run-through adds water and extracts a weaker coffee from the same grounds, so the drink is less intense than the original espresso.
Is café carioca a Portuguese coffee drink?
Yes. It is associated with Portuguese espresso culture and is served as a lighter alternative to a regular espresso.
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