What is the secret to great Cuban coffee?
Real cuban american here. Take a small amount of coffee, add to the sugar, and whip it till it turns tan colored. Add the remaining coffee and enjoy. Combine equal parts brewed coffee and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat the mixture over low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. This sweetened coffee concentrate is the base of your colada. With your colada prepared, it’s time to experience the true essence of cuban coffee culture.Cuban espresso, also known as Café Cubano (or Colada, Cuban coffee, cafecito, Cuban pull, and Cuban shot), is a type of espresso that originated in Cuba. Specifically, it refers to an espresso shot which is sweetened (traditionally with natural brown sugar whipped with the first and strongest drops of espresso).