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Café Trifásico is a traditional coffee beverage originating from the Catalonia region of Spain, characterized by its distinct three-part composition. The drink layers espresso, milk, and a clear spirit such as brandy, rum, or anisette into a single glass. The preparation highlights the visual contrast between the dark coffee, the white milk, and the clear liquor before it is mixed. It is typically served as a digestive or as a fortifying afternoon drink for adults in Spanish cafes and bars.
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What is a Café Trifásico?
Café Trifásico is a traditional coffee drink from Catalonia, Spain, built from three components. The usual combination is espresso, milk, and a clear spirit such as brandy, rum, or anisette.
What does trifásico mean in the drink's name?
Trifásico means three-part, referring to the espresso, milk, and spirit in the glass. The preparation emphasizes these distinct components rather than treating it as plain black coffee with a small splash of alcohol.
Is Café Trifásico the same as a carajillo?
Both drinks combine coffee with a spirit, but a Café Trifásico specifically highlights a three-part mixture of espresso, milk, and liquor. A carajillo is a broader Spanish coffee-and-alcohol category and does not require the same three-part structure.
Which alcohol is used in Café Trifásico?
Common choices include brandy, rum, and anisette. The drink can therefore have different flavor profiles while retaining its Catalan three-part composition.
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