Coffee in Latin America
Cuban espuma, clay pots and piloncillo.
Cafe de Olla
A dark, sweet, cinnamon-scented coffee with molasses depth from piloncillo and a bright edge of orange. It…
Cafezinho
A small, strong, sweet black coffee with a heavy body, poured from a thermos and offered to anyone who walks…
Café Cubano
The first few drops of espresso whipped hard with sugar into a pale paste, then the rest of the shot stirred…
Colada
A small styrofoam cup of very strong, very sweet Cuban coffee and a stack of thimble-sized cups to share it…
Cortadito
A small cup, half dark sweet Cuban coffee with its caramel foam, half hot milk. It is richer and much sweeter…
Tinto
A small cup of black coffee, lighter and sweeter than an espresso, sold for very little from thermoses on…