Cuban coffee machine & how to make Cuban coffee!

The Cuban coffee maker is by far one of the simplest devices. The Cuban coffee maker has a unique way of brewing and is extremely aromatic. Once you follow the steps listed below, the process takes about 3 minutes to complete brewing. The water and fire create the steam, which creates the coffee. Who knew such a simple device could create such a savory treat.  
The Cuban coffee maker consists of only 3 parts, 4 if you really want to get technical.  1. Top chamber/ coffee dispenser, 2. Filter/ ground coffee holder and 3. Bottom chamber/ water holder. 

There are different kinds of Cuban coffee makers. Stove top or electrical, small or large. Depending on your preference they all serve the same purpose. Some even come with a built in steamer to create the famous “espumita”.

                       

Café Cubano (Cuban coffee) is a type of espresso, which originated in Cuba after espresso machines were imported from Italy. Drinking cafésito (Cuban coffee) remains a prominent social and cultural activity.

How to make Cuban coffee  

 

1. Choose a Cuban style coffee like, LA LLAVE, Bustelo or Pilon

                              2. Fill the bottom part of the coffee maker with water

                                 

             3.  Insert the metallic filter into the bottom part of the coffee maker

                                              

      4. Fill the metallic filter with the Cuban coffee of your choice

Tips à   +My family uses LA LLAVE

                                      +Put as much coffee into the filter as possible         

                        

                       5. Screw the top part of the coffee maker with the bottom part

                                     

                                        6. Place Coffee Machine on the stove and heat up using medium heat

                                         

               REGULARS

                              7. Remove the coffee machine from heat once all the coffee reaches the top  

                                           

               ADVANCED

    8. In a metallic cup, have white sugar- sweetness varies 

             

 Tips à+Pour the very first brewed coffee into the metallic cup with the sugar

+Mix the sugar and first coffee vigorously with metallic spoon

           +A paste like mixture is made, that’s when you know “espumita” is ready

                        9. Pour the rest of the coffee

                                  

                                   10. Serve and enjoy