Can Cuban coffee be approximated?
On a recent visit to Miami I fell in love with Cuban coffee. It's a great mid-afternoon pick-me-up, but not available where I live. How, if at all, can I approximate it at my office? (There is no stove in the break room, so a stovetop moka pot is not an option, and for a number of reasons I don't want to invest in an espresso machine for the office.)
Best Answer
There are many small hand operated espresso pump that could be used instead of a full fledged espresso machine or mocha pot; you only need hot water.
Once you have your coffee, you can follow the steps needed to create a Cuban Coffee.
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Is Cuban coffee stronger than regular?
How Strong is Cuban Coffee? Cuban coffee is about twice as strong as regular American coffee. When properly prepared, it comes out as a thick, unabashedly strong, slightly syrupy brew with a captivating aroma. This richness mainly comes from a unique blend of Robusta and Arabica beans and a special roasting formula.Is Cuban coffee the strongest coffee?
Espresso is between 4 and 5 times stronger than Cuban coffee. A cup of Cuban coffee is made of about 97.5% water and 2.5% coffee particles. By comparison, a cup of espresso is 88-92% water and contains 8-12% coffee particles.How many shots of espresso are in a Cuban coffee?
In order to whip yourself up a Cuban coffee you will need: two shots of espresso, espresso grounds like Pilon or La Llave and one eighth cup of sugar.Cuban Coffee Almost Killed Me | Gabriel Iglesias
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