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Café Cubano

Name: Café Cubano
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons finely ground dark roast espresso coffee; 2 teaspoons white granulated sugar; 3 ounces water

Café Cubano, also known as Cuban espresso, is a strong, sweet coffee drink characterized by its rich, syrupy crema made from sugar and espresso. It holds a special place in Cuban culture as a daily ritual and social bonding beverage, often enjoyed throughout the day.

3 ingredients

strongsweetbitterrichcreamy

Culinary DNA Preview

Cuban70%

Italian30%

Ingredients

finely ground dark roast espresso coffee
2 tablespoons
white granulated sugar
2 teaspoons
water
3 ounces

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating in Cuba in the early 20th century, Café Cubano was influenced by Italian espresso traditions brought by Italian immigrants, adapted with local Cuban sugar to create its distinctive sweet flavor.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Cuban70%

techniques+local sugar use

Italian30%

espresso method and coffee introduction

Techniques

brewing foaming mixing

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