Cafe Cubano

CoffeeCuba1700s

TypeCoffee

OriginCuba

First Known1700s

About Cafe Cubano

Sweet espresso shot with sugar whipped into the first drops of coffee. The espumita foam is the key. Sugar is added during brewing, not after. Strong, sweet, and served in tiny cups. Central to Cuban social life and culture. The sugar creates a thick caramelized foam on top.

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