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Cafezinho

Small, sweet Brazilian black coffee, usually served strong.

Brewed coffeeSugar

Where it came from

Brazil

19th century onward

Cafezinho, literally little coffee, became Brazil’s welcoming small sweet coffee. It reflects the country’s central place in global coffee growing and domestic coffee culture.

Make it at home

Starting recipe

You'll need

Brewed coffee
60–80 g
Sugar
to taste
  1. 01

    Build

    Brew or simmer strong coffee, sweeten to taste and serve in a tiny cup.

  2. 02

    Serve

    Serve immediately and adjust sweetness or dilution to taste.

At a café

Recipes and café sizes vary. Use this as the clearest starting point, then make it yours.