Argentinian Coffee (Café Argentino) Recipe
Argentinian coffee is known for its bold flavor, creamy texture, and café-style warmth. Unlike regular coffee, Argentine café culture features drinks like café con leche, lagrima, and cortado, which are smooth, milky, and perfect for breakfast or afternoon snacks with medialunas.
🔹 Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee (espresso preferred)
- 1 cup hot milk
- 1–2 tsp sugar (optional)
- Cocoa powder or cinnamon (optional)
- Milk foam (for topping)
🔹 Instructions
- Brew strong coffee using an espresso machine, moka pot, or French press.
- Heat the milk in a saucepan or with a steamer until warm and frothy.
- Combine equal parts coffee and milk in a mug (1:1 ratio).
- Add sugar if desired and stir well.
- Top with milk foam and sprinkle cinnamon or cocoa powder.
- Serve immediately with pastries like medialunas.
☕ Variations of Argentinian Coffee
1. Café con Leche
Half coffee, half milk (the most popular breakfast coffee).
2. Cortado
60% espresso + 40% steamed milk.
3. Lagrima
A cup of hot milk with a drop of coffee.
4. Submarino
Hot milk + a bar of dark chocolate melted inside (not coffee but very famous in Argentina).
❓ FAQs
1. What makes Argentinian coffee unique?
It is less bitter, more milky, and focused on balance rather than strong intensity. Argentina’s café culture is influenced by Italian espresso traditions.
2. Can I use regular brewed coffee?
Yes, but espresso gives the most authentic result. Use strong coffee for best flavor.
3. What type of milk is best?
Whole milk creates the creamiest foam, but any milk works, including soy or almond.
4. What to serve with Argentinian coffee?
Medialunas, facturas, alfajores, or tostados.
5. Is Argentinian coffee sweet?
It can be, but sugar is optional and added to taste.
🔗 Similar Recipes :
- Submarino (Argentinian Hot Chocolate)
- Media Lunas (Argentinian Croissants)
- Argentinian Alfajores
- Yerba Mate Tea
- Dulce de Leche Latte!


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