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    Cafecito (Cuban Coffee)

    Dark espresso with a thick sugary foam — sweet and potent

    Prep Time

    8 min

    Servings

    4

    Calories

    40 kcal

    Difficulty

    Ingredients(3 items)

    • 1
      Dark roast espresso ground coffee
    • 2
      4 tbsp sugar
    • 3
      Water for moka pot

    6
    Steps

    1

    Start brewing coffee in a moka pot.

    2

    Put sugar in a measuring cup.

    3

    When the first drops of coffee appear, add 1 tbsp to the sugar.

    4

    Vigorously stir/whip the sugar and coffee until a thick, light brown paste forms (espumita).

    5

    Once all coffee is brewed, slowly pour it over the espumita.

    6

    Stir and serve in small cups.

    Pro Tip

    The espumita (sugar foam) is the soul of cafecito. Whip it aggressively until it's a thick, light-colored paste.

    Tags

    #Cuban#cafecito#sweet

    Quick Info

    CategoryGlobal
    DifficultyMedium
    Ingredients3
    Steps6

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