description Café Cubano Overview
The Café Cubano is a concentrated espresso beverage originating in Cuba. It’s distinguished by its intensely rich flavor and distinctive “espumita,” a light, sweet foam created by vigorously whisking sugar into the hot espresso as it's poured. This drink appeals to those seeking a strong, flavorful coffee experience with a textural element. It’s particularly enjoyed by individuals who appreciate traditional Cuban flavors and methods of preparation.
help Café Cubano FAQ
How do you make the espumita on a Café Cubano?
Whisk sugar vigorously with a small amount of the first, highly concentrated coffee emerging from a moka pot. Pouring the remaining coffee over that paste produces the light caramel-colored espumita.
Is a Café Cubano the same drink as a cortadito?
No. A Café Cubano, also called a cafecito, is sweetened coffee without milk, while a cortadito adds a small amount of steamed or warm milk.
Do you need an espresso machine to make Café Cubano?
No. Cuban households commonly prepare it with a stovetop moka pot, although an espresso machine can also produce the concentrated coffee needed for the drink.
Which coffee is traditionally used for Café Cubano?
A dark, finely ground Cuban-style roast is customary. Café Bustelo, Café La Llave, and Café Pilón are widely associated with cafecito preparation.
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