Barista pouring a cup of Cuban coffee
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Why Is Traditional Cuban Coffee Served In Such Small Cups?
BY NIKITA EPHANOV
Small espresso cup of Cuban coffee
The iconic Café Cubano stands apart from other whipped coffees. It's consumed in a small espresso cup, the result of a shortage of coffee on the island.
Two small cups of espresso coffee
Cuban coffee is crafted with a moka pot and brewed extra bold. The small cups help prolong the coffee-drinking experience by enabling the consumption of several rounds.
To deliver an intensely flavored hit, the coffee is crafted with
a bold palate in mind, sometimes even cut with chickpeas for added bitterness.
To smoothen the drinking experience, whipped sugar is dolloped on top. Such a small cup aids in drinking the boldly flavored beverage all in one go.