Brazil's ultra-sweet, strong welcome coffee
Prep Time
8 min
Servings
4
Calories
40 kcal
Difficulty
Boil water with sugar until dissolved.
Add coffee grounds to the sweet water.
Bring to a brief boil.
Remove from heat and let settle.
Strain through a cloth filter (coador).
Serve in small cups.
In Brazil, offering cafezinho to guests is a sign of hospitality — it's always pre-sweetened and served generously.
Ultra-fine ground coffee simmered in a cezve — centuries of tradition
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