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Hello to my friends on Hive, fellow bloggers, and the Cinnamon Cup Coffee community. I'm excited to make my first post in this community. Recently, I stayed at a resort in Varadero, Cuba with my family and girlfriend. We had a great time enjoying cultural events and taking in the local cuisine. The hotel met all of our expectations, providing a comfortable place to rest and relax.
There was something at the hotel that exceeded our expectations greatly. It was the lobby café named "Bar Piano", which served excellent drinks of many colors and flavors. Their strongest point, however, was the delicious coffee that they made with care and love.
I recall the first night we left a great cultural performance. Maybe it was late and we didn't fully enjoy it. My girlfriend and I agreed to grab a good cup of Cuban coffee. It was a surprise that the coffee we ordered was not what we expected. The woman who served us said it was American style- meaning it was less concentrated and more diluted than espresso. This caused a bit of confusion since people have different coffee preferences.
Essentially, the coffee was not Cuban- it was not as strong and bitter as Cuban coffee. He said there are different ways to prepare coffee. For instance, there is Cappuccino, which is coffee with hot milk, milk foam, and a little chocolate powder. There is cortadito, which is Expresso with powdered milk. Another option is Machiatto, which is Expresso with milk foam. Finally, there is Irish, which is coffee with whiskey, whipped cream, and sugar. However, Irish coffee was not part of the deal and had to be purchased separately. Therefore, we couldn't taste it.
After we were ready to order, my girlfriend and I exchanged glances. I suggested we order something light since we needed to wake up early tomorrow. It’s our first day here and let's not complicate things. I turned to the waitress and asked for two cappuccinos on the side.
She promptly offered to show us to our seats. While we waited, we drank sparkling water to soothe the discomfort of overeating at the buffet.
Our midnight coffee arrived, which had already delighted our sense of smell, in search of that roasted bean that was being ground. Placing the fragrant beverage on the table, its aroma enveloped us like a warm embrace, inviting us to indulge in its delicious flavor. The perfectly sculpted milk foam's beauty was a work of art, with its silky smooth texture pleasing to our eyes. The cocoa powder, sprinkled gently on top of the froth, adds a hint of sweetness to the blend.
Our fingers grip the hot ceramic edge, as my tongue tastes the first sip of the cappuccino. The creamy milk taste blends perfectly with the strong coffee, creating a harmony on my palate. The exquisite drink's magic lies in combining the strong coffee and smooth milk.
The taste was amazing. I appreciate the woman who prepared it, she must know the recipe well. I appreciate the woman who prepared it, she must know the recipe well. However, it didn't end there. It was surprising to see a person her age act like that.
She wasn't just a skilled worker. Maybe because it was late and there weren't many people in the big bar, she tried to connect with the impressed guests. I appreciate the woman who prepared it, she must know the recipe well. The young lady made our experience unforgettable by taking us on a cappuccino tour. She explained that cappuccino originated from the cappuccino monks in 17th-century Italy. They included this delicious and steaming drink in their daily diet. She varies the recipe based on the guests' origin, serving those from North America a milder version with less coffee. And for those with European ancestry, a more potent and robust version is available. She even incorporates flavors like vanilla, cinnamon, or caramel to enhance the taste.
We were completely grateful for this delightful and surprising experience. We went to sleep to rest up and fully enjoy the experience.
Photos of us enjoying the hotel's excellent service are available:
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All photos are taken by myself with my Samsung Galaxy S8.
Spanish version hERE!!
Hubo algo del hotel que evidentemente superó pero por mucho nuestras expectativas y fue la cafetería del lobby llamada “Bar Piano”, en donde se daban excelentes tragos de todos tipos y de múltiples colores y sabores. Pero definitivamente su fuerte era el sabrosísimo café que allí servían y con el esmero y amor que lo hacían.
Recuerdo la primera noche en que salimos de la excelente obra cultural en que ya quizás tarde en la noche no disfrutamos al máximo, decidimos mi novia y yo ir a tomarnos un buen café bien cubanito. Sucede que nos llevamos una gran sorpresa, nuestra primera impresión ni fue buena, sucede que la señorita que nos atendió dijo que el café que había era a la americana: lo que pude inferir, la diferencia de un café Expresso es que es bien concentrado y a la americana es que es más diluido, existe cierto dilema por las preferencias.
Realmente quizó decir que el café que había no era cubano o por lo menos no era fuerte y amargo como el cubano. Nos explicó que había otras variedades de preparación como eran el Cappuccino (café con leche caliente, espuma de leche, y un poco chocolate en polvo), el cortadito (Expresso con leche en polvo), Machiatto (Expresso con espuma de leche), e irlandés (café con whisky, crema batida y azúcar). Este último, no estaba incluido en la oferta y había que pagarlo, de modo que quedamos con la penosa curiosidad de degustarlo.
Luego ya dispuestos a pedir, nos miramos mi novia y yo, le dije: nosotros tenemos que dormir para despertar temprano, vamos a pedir algo suave, no nos vamos a complicar, es el primer día, volví mi objetivo a la señorita y le dije: por favor, dos Cappuccinos!!!
Ella, la señorita, puntualmente nos recomendó siéntense yo se los llevo. Tomamos durante la espera un agua carbonatada para aliviar un poco la incomodidad del empalago de haber comido en exceso en el excelente buffet. Llegó nuestro café de medianoche, que ya había deleitado nuestro olfato, en búsqueda de aquel grano tostado que se molía. Puesto en la mesa el bienoliente manjar, su aroma nos envolvió como un abrazo cálido, invitándonos a acercarnos y sumergirnos en su delicioso sabor. Mientras nuestros ojos se deleitan con la belleza de la espuma de leche perfectamente esculpida, es una obra de arte en sí misma, con su textura suave y sedosa. El chocolate en polvo, espolvoreado con cuidado sobre la espuma, añadió un toque de dulzura a la mezcla.
Nuestros dedos se aferran al borde de la cerámica caliente, mientras mi lengua ansiosa saborea el primer sorbo del cappuccino. El sabor cremoso de la leche en perfecta armonía con la intensidad del café, crea una sinfonía en mi excitado paladar. Sin duda, la magia de este exquisita bebida está en saber combinar a la medida el fuerte café y la suave leche.
La explosión sensorial fue increíble, admiro profundamente el amor de la señorita que lo preparó, es para ella un mérito ser conocedora de esta fórmula maestra.
Pero esto no quedó aquí aquella muchacha no quedaba simplemente en ser una trabajadora habilidosa, quizás el ser los únicos con ella tarde noche en el amplio bar, provocó en ella un intento de simpatizar con los impresionados huéspedes. Bueno, la sorpresa de que aquella joven muchachita, quizás de nuestra misma edad. Aquella señorita vino a hacer que nuestra experiencia fuera inolvidable, nos hizo hacer un tour del cappucino jajajaja. Nos explicó que el cappuccino su historia se remontaba a los monjes cappuccinos, que vivían en Italia en el siglo XVII, quienes tenían en su dieta diaria esta deliciosa y humeante bebida. Luego nos explicó que ella variaba la receta según el origen de sus huéspedes, dice que a los que son de América del Norte, les sirve uno más suave con menos proporción de café. Y a los de origen europeo uno más concentrado y fuerte. Incluso le agrega sabores como vainilla, cinnamon o caramelo para dar un toque extra.
Completamente agradecido por aquella placentera y sorpresiva experiencia. Fuimos a dormir pues había que descansar para poder seguir disfrutando al máximo la experiencia.
Fotos de nosotros disfrutando de los excelentes servicios disponibles:
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Todas las fotos fueron tomadas por mí con mi Samsung Galaxy S8.
No soy consumidor del café, al menos no con tanta regularidad, más no se puede negar que es una bebida deliciosa, no me gusta ni tan dulce ni tan amargo, creo que soy complicado 😂.
Jajajajaj, realmente el tema de las preferencias en el mundo del café, son una complicación 👍
Saludos y abrazos, gracias por pasar por aca🙌🙌🙌
Exelente que hayan podido disfrutar de ese maravilloso café.definitivamente el secreto está en la medida exacta de su preparación. Un saludo y feliz día.
Gracias por pasar por acá, saludos y abrazos 🙌🙌🙌
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Amigo tremenda experiencia debe haber sido la de ese café! Además con una presencia... Vaya que esa carita sonriente está como diciendome llégate por varadero para probarme jjj
Jajajaja, es café cuesta una pila de horas de trabajo😂😂😂😂.
Jajaja saludos, gracias por visitar🙌🙌🙌
It's wonderful that you had an enjoyable coffee experience with your girlfriend while traveling. I am always surprised by the differences in preparations when on vacation as well!
Thank you for your attention, it was a sensory experience to be able to differentiate the different ingredients of the coffee.
Greetings and hugs, thanks for visiting our blog!!🙌
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It might be in your best interest to check this recent community update linked below.
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We trust that you will find it useful. Additionally, while you're here, why not check out some of the other posts in the community as well? ☕️
The best of all is being with the family in these pleasant places and sharing the joy of love and coffee.
Thanks for sharing.
Good day.
Thanks to you, for your visit.
Greetings 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Nothing more exquisite than a delicious cappuccino. And how well you express the types of coffee. Greetings friend, very pleasant to read your experience.
Hello, thank you very much for the visit, it was a satisfactory experience, it was the first time I had cappuccino, and well, it became my favorite.
Greetings, thanks for the visit 🙌🙌🙌
Hello, welcome! We'll be happy to have you share your coffee experience with us.
Beautiful family photos. I love coffee, this is a good place to enjoy a nice moment of course with a coffee.
Thanks for sharing and joining the coffee lovers.
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Thank you for your time and attention, it was a time of total relaxation.
I am also delighted to be able to share here in this beautiful community.
Greetings and warm hug 🙌🙌🙌
It is truly gratifying to read your experience and even more so the way in which you express yourself about coffee. It is clear that you enjoyed your trip very much. Best regards!
Thank you for your appreciation and visit to the blog.
Greetings and warm hug 🙌🙌🙌
Hahaha... Excellent way to end the day with a good cappuccino 😍😍😍
I hope you enjoyed the evening 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for sharing your experience 😎😎😎
They say that coffee takes away sleep, I can assure you that that night it helped me sleep peacefully
Greetings and warm hug 🙌🙌🙌🙌