Café Cubano Recipe: Cuban Espresso with Espumita (Cafecito)

Café cubano is a strong, sweet Cuban espresso distinguished by its espumita — a thick caramel-colored foam made by whipping the first drops of espresso with sugar into a paste before combining with the full shot. The result is an intense, slightly sweet espresso with a creamy foam layer you don’t get from regular espresso. Also called cafecito, café cubano is the defining coffee drink of Cuban culture and Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. ...

April 16, 2026 · 6 min · Barista At Home