- Can’t find the answer you’re looking for?
- Call us at 1-407-648-5605 weekdays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST, or send us an email.
- Does Kaña Cuban Coffee come from Cuba?
- No. Although Cuba produces some of the world’s finest ‘cafes’[coffees], the U.S. embargo does not currently allow coffee beans from Cuba to be sold in the U.S.
- What makes Kaña Cuban Coffees different than other coffees?
- Every coffee company out there claims to use the highest quality beans, maintain the highest ‘calidad’ [quality] standards and commitment to excellence. Well, we do too but that alone won’t make us ‘diferente’ [different]. What makes us better is our ‘estilo’ [style] of roasting and blending. Our coffees are blended different than ANY other coffee. We roast with a ‘tradicional’ [traditional] Cuban style that allows us to get deep dark roasts without any bitterness or burnt aftertaste. Our signature Hialeah Blend was developed to taste like a true Cuban coffee, smooth and strong, that can be used for espresso or as a traditional drip.
- What kind of coffees do you use?
- We use coffees from all over the ‘mundo’ [world] to create our blends.
- What is Cuban coffee?
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The term Cuban coffee has two meanings:
- Coffee beans that come from the island nation of Cuba.
- It is a type of coffee beverage consisting of a strong sweetened espresso shot served in a small demitasse cups.
- What is espresso?
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The term espresso has two meanings:
- It is a brewing method that forces pressurized boiling ‘agua’ [water] through finely ground coffee. This extracts the coffee’s most ’sabores’ [flavorful] components and aromatics, resulting in an intense and full-flavored brew.
- The term is also used to refer to a darker roasted coffee that is recommended for the espresso method of brewing. We recommend the Hialeah Blend for our espresso and for a full bodied drip coffee.
- Why don’t you sell flavored coffee?
- Our coffees have a very unique tastes that we feel do not need additional ’sabores’ [flavors]. Most people find our coffees ’suave’ [smooth] enough that they drink it black. However, if a flavored ‘cafe’ [coffee] is preferred, we recommend adding a flavored shot, such as Monin Gourmet flavoring to the coffee. Flavored shots allow you to control the type and amount of flavor desired.
- Should I keep my coffee in the refrigerator or freezer to keep it fresh?
- The best way to keep coffee ‘fresco’ [fresh] is to buy just enough to last you about a ’semana’ [week] or two. Coffee should be stored in an airtight, opaque container at room temperature. A lot of people think that coffee will stay fresher longer if it is stored in the freezer or refrigerator. This is not true. Freezers and refrigerators are full of ‘olores’ [odors] that your coffee will absorb. Refrigeration also causes condensation on the coffee that will cause the flavor to deteriorate faster.
- How much caffeine is there in a cup of coffee or a shot of espresso?
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- 12 oz. cup of coffee: 230 milligrams of caffeine, on average
- 1.5-2 oz. shot of espresso: 80-100 milligrams of caffeine
- 12 oz. cola drink: 30-60 milligrams of caffeine
- Is there caffeine in decaf?
- A decaffeinated cup of coffee has 97 to 99 percent less caffeine than a caffeinated cup. A 12 oz. cup of decaf generally contains 2 to 10 milligrams of caffeine.
