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Cuban Coffee Recipe

To make Cuban coffee at home, you don’t need fancy barista tools, but you do need the right ingredients and a little bit of technique. 
Author: Johny Morrisson

Equipment

  • Moka pot
  • Spoon
  • Small Cups

Ingredients

  • 1-2 tsp White Sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp Ground Coffee

Instructions

  • Fill the Moka pot with water up to the valve and insert the filter basket.
  • Add finely ground Cuban coffee to the basket and level it off.
  • Assemble the pot and heat it on medium with the lid open.
  • Add 1-2 teaspoons sugar to a bowl; when the first drops of coffee appear, pour them into the sugar.
  • Whisk the mix until it turns into thick, creamy espuma.
  • Let the rest of the coffee brew and remove the pot when it gurgles.
  • Pour brewed coffee into the espuma and mix gently.
  • Serve in small cups with foam on top and enjoy!