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Cuban Espresso

Authentic Cuban Espresso Recipe

Here is the real way you can make Cuban coffee at home.
Total Time 2 minutes
Course Coffee Smarts
Servings 2 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 20 g Ground cuban coffee beans (dark roast, espresso-style)
  • 2 tbsp Sugar (brown is best)
  • 100 ml Filtered water (for 3 cup moka pot)

Instructions
 

Moka pot

  • Prepare the moka pot
  • Fill the basket with coffee grounds
  • Assemble the moka pot
  • Heat the moka pot
  • Make espuma as described below
  • Finish brewing the coffee
  • Combine espumita and coffee

Espuma

  • Prepare sugar for espumita in a separate bowl
  • Pour the first few drops of coffee onto the sugar
  • Whisk vigorously until it becomes golden u0026 frothy

Video

Notes

  • You can use white or brown sugar.
  • Some like this recipe with 3 tbsp of sugar, which makes it a lot sweeter.