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How To Make The Perfect Cuban Coffee

Alice
Using a Moka pot, finely ground espresso, and sugar, you can create a rich, bold coffee topped with a creamy "espuma."
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine Cuban, Latin American
Servings 1
Calories 20 kcal

Equipment

  • Stovetop espresso maker (Moka pot)
  • Espresso cups
  • Small mixing bowl (for the espuma)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Espresso coffee
  • 2 ounces Water
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Fill the bottom chamber of your Moka pot with water, just below the safety valve.
    Steps To Brew The Perfect Cuban Coffee - Fill the bottom chamber of your Moka pot with water, just below the safety valve.
  • Add finely ground espresso coffee to the filter basket, packing it lightly and evenly.
    Steps To Brew The Perfect Cuban Coffee - Add finely ground espresso coffee to the filter basket, packing it lightly and evenly.
  • Assemble the Moka pot and place it over medium heat to start brewing.
  • While the coffee brews, add sugar to a small bowl. Once the first drops of coffee appear, pour them over the sugar.
    Steps To Brew The Perfect Cuban Coffee - While the coffee brews, add sugar to a small bowl. Once the first drops of coffee appear, pour them over the sugar.
  • Vigorously mix the coffee and sugar until it forms a thick, creamy paste (known as "espuma"). Once the rest of the coffee has brewed, pour it over the espuma, stir well, and serve in espresso cups.
    Steps To Brew The Perfect Cuban Coffee - Vigorously mix the coffee and sugar until it forms a thick, creamy paste (known as espuma). Once the rest of the coffee has brewed, pour it over the espuma, stir well, and serve in espresso cups.
Keyword café cubano, Cuban coffee, Moka pot coffee, traditional Cuban drink