Description
This is an authentic Cuban Coffee Recipe, or Cafecito, that will fill your taste buds with a mix of strong espresso and sugar foam.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup of dark roast coffee beans (ground to a fine consistency)
- 1 cup of water
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar (adjust according to your preference)
- Moka Pot
Instructions
- Fill the bottom chamber of your Moka Pot with water up to the designated fill line. Make sure not to exceed the maximum capacity.
- Place the filter basket into the bottom chamber and fill it with the finely ground coffee. Level the coffee grounds, but avoid compacting them too tightly.
- Screw the top chamber securely onto the bottom chamber of the Moka Pot.
- Place the Moka Pot on a stove burner over medium heat. Ensure that the handle is not directly above the flame or heat source to prevent it from getting too hot.
- As the water in the bottom chamber heats up, it will create pressure, forcing the hot water through the coffee grounds and into the top chamber. You will hear a hissing sound as the coffee starts to brew.
- While the coffee is brewing, prepare your serving cups by adding the desired amount of granulated sugar to each cup. The sugar is an essential component of Cuban coffee.
- Once the brewing process is complete and you hear a gurgling sound, remove the Moka Pot from the heat source immediately to prevent over-extraction.
- Pour the brewed coffee slowly and evenly into each cup, directly over the sugar. The hot coffee will dissolve the sugar and create a sweet and frothy mixture known as "espumita." You may want to use a large cup because you will need to stir.
- Using a spoon or stirrer, vigorously mix the coffee and sugar together until a creamy foam forms on the surface.
- Allow the foam to settle for a few seconds, pour in more coffee, and then give the coffee one final stir before serving.
- Enjoy your freshly brewed Cuban coffee while it's still hot. Sip and savor the robust flavors and the sweet creaminess of the espumita.
- Note: Cuban coffee is typically served in small espresso cups, and it is often enjoyed in small amounts due to its concentrated strength.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 6.1
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 2.3 mg
- Fat: 0.0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.0 g
- Protein: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
