Cuban · drink
Cafe Cubano (Cuban Espresso)
Cafe Cubano (Cuban Espresso) reads sweetness 7.9, bitterness 5.6 and earthy 3.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Cuban drink, about 5 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 6.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.9 · Bitterness 5.6 · Earthy 3.2 · Nutty 2.4
What's in it (2)
- 1 tbsp finely ground dark espresso-roast coffee
- 2 tsp sugar
Time & effort: about 5 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 140.5 kcal, 0.2 g protein, 0.1 g fat, 36.1 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Brew a small shot of very strong espresso.
- While brewing, place sugar in the espresso cup and add a few drops of the first strong brew, then whisk vigorously to create a thick, foamy espuma.
- Pour the rest of the espresso over the espuma, stir briefly, and serve in a small demitasse cup.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Greek Coffee (Ellinikos Kafes) — Greek
- Kopi Tubruk (Indonesian Coarse-Ground Coffee) — Indonesian
- Bubble Tea (珍珠奶茶) — Chinese
- Ca Phe Sua Da (Vietnamese Iced Coffee) — Vietnamese
- Mochi (餅) — Japanese
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.