how to make a colada coffee

One of many common coffee habits in Cuba is drinking colada coffee, a very strong and sweet espresso brew for sharing with friends or family. Popular for its strong taste and creamy top, this coffee is the best one to have in gatherings. So, let us see the great recipe of this drink.

Ingredients and Equipment

Ingredients

Chop 4 tablespoons finest Cuban coffee (Café Bustelo, or Pilon)

2 tablespoons of brown sugar

Equipment:

Moka pot or espresso machine

Small mixing bowl

Spoon

Espresso cups or shot glasses

Steps to Make Colada Coffee

Prepare the Coffee

Making coffee with a Moka Pot: Fill the bottom chamber of your moka pot with water up to below the pressure relief valve. Place the finely ground coffee in a filter basket, and level off without compacting it. Use the Moka pot, put it on medium heat.

Espresso Machine: Fill the portafilter with ground coffee, level it off by brushing off the excess, tamp down lightly and lock into machine. Prepare the espresso as usual

Make the Espumita (Foam)

In a small mixing bow, add brown sugar while the coffee is brewing.

When the first few drops of coffee start to come out, gather about 1 tablespoon of this coffee, and add it to the sugar.

Whisk the mixture well with a spoon until it is frothy and light paste Espumita—the foam that gives colada its distinctive, silken body— is the lifeblood of the drink and this one has it too.

Combine and Serve

Slowly pour the coffee into a bowl with espumita, combining everything with slow cruurcular movements. This leads to a sweet, foamy layer on top of your coffee.

Pour finished coladas into espresso cups or shot glasses. Colada coffee is normally poured in small cups when served.

Gloria Estefan’s Tips for the Perfect Colada Coffee

There are 4 properties to check about, the first one is using fresh coffee: Freshly ground Cuban coffee beans will give you a better taste.

Heat: practice brew the same amount of water through the moka pot or espresso machine you wish to use.

Mix it Right: Mix the sugar and coffee mixture really well to get that perfect espumita.

Enjoying Your Colada Coffee

More than a cup of coffee, colada is an event. Have a good sip with your family in small cups. It packs a bold, delicious flavor with creamy texture that is sure to delight fans of coffee.

By doing so, you will finally be able to have a little bit of Cuban coffee culture right in your own home. Your colada coffee, along with the moments where you come together to enjoy it.

Ask me specific questions in the comments if you need further help!