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Cafecito — traditional dish from Havana, United States
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Nutritional Values

🔥30kcal
💪—Protein
🌾8gCarbs
🥑—Fat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️50 mlServing

* Per serving · 50 ml. May vary.

Cafecito

How to order / say it
Say it Cafecito — [kah-feh-SEE-toh]
Order I'd like a cafecito, please.
Locally Quisiera un cafecito, por favor.
Say locally

A traditional Cuban espresso shot sweetened with sugar.

Why try it?

Cafecito is a ritual of Miami life. More than just coffee, it’s a way of bringing people together, deeply embedded in the social fabric and Latin culture of the city.

How it tastes

Bold and rich, cafecito offers an intense espresso base sweetened noticeably with sugar, creating a thick, sweet crema that coats the senses in warmth and energy.

Origin & History — first documented: 1960

Cafecito's roots stem from Cuba, brought to Miami by Cuban immigrants in the early 1960s. The tradition flourished in Miami as Cuban communities established coffee windows, making cafecito a daily staple.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Cuban espresso
  • 🍯 2 tbsp Sugar

Method

  1. 1 Brew a strong shot of Cuban espresso.
  2. 2 Whisk sugar with the espresso vigorously to produce a crema.
  3. 3 Pour into a small cup and serve immediately.

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