Make the Perfect Cuban Coffee Using a Moka Pot - Here's How

Cuban coffee is the blood type of most Cuban people. This rich and sweet espresso drink is perfect pick-me-up thanks to its strong kick.

Cuban coffee, also known as cafecito, is made up primarily of arabica coffee beans and robusta beans.

what is cuban coffee?

Ingredients 

– Cuban-style coffee, or ground dark roast beans – Sugar of choice – Water

STEP 1

Fill base with water to the level of the safety valve. Replace the funnel into the base and fill it with ground coffee; do not press coffee down.

STEP 2

Set your stove top to medium high to begin brewing. Add your sugar to your creamer cup. Add about 1 teaspoon of the dark coffee to the creamer cup.

STEP 3

Continue to brew  the moka pot. While the coffee continues brewing, use a spoon to mix vigorously your coffee and sugar.

STEP 4

Pour the espresso into the creamer cup and stir gently. You'll see the espumita develop.

STEP 5

Carefully pour your prepared coffee to your espresso cups and enjoy.

Swipe up for full recipe!