Regional
Cafezinho
Small, sweet Brazilian black coffee, usually served strong.
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
- 01
Build
Brew or simmer strong coffee, sweeten to taste and serve in a tiny cup.
- 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.