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Cuban Espresso / Cafe Pilon 1lbs bag

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I live in exile in Denver now - I couldn't survive without this bit of Miami ! This is the best. I have a following at work - every Friday morning - cafe Cubano.

Serious cuban coffee/espresso lovers, look no further! This espresso is so rich. Its smooth intense flavor with the right amount of earthiness that is deeply satisfying to drink and savor. Pilon is perfect for your espresso machine, pot or drip coffee maker, if you prefer a strong, rich coffee. You want to store this coffee in an air tight container at room temperature so the oils can stay consistent for that fresh, fabulous flavor everytime. I'm not a local Floridian, but I love good espresso and with a good equipment like Gaggia or better, you want espresso that can take the heat and render its flavor and Pilon delivers wonderfully!

Pilon is as real as you can get to old style Cuban expresso. Once you've tasted it, you will laugh at the Italian varieties, and defenetly at StarRipoffs (I mean StarBucks).

One shot of this Rocket Fuel and you are set to conquer the world!

As an Italian grown up in Italy, I am used to a strong creamy espresso coffee first thing in the morning.
Living outside Italy it's a bit of a problem because the most available Italian brands of Espresso coffee are NOT the ones I like, like Lavazza, the superexpensive Illy, Kimbo or others.
I have tried before Cafe Pilon and I found it decent, but still not like what I REALLY like.

Then few months ago I was working in Raleigh NC for a couple of weeks and I was staying in an apartment, and I bought "by accident" the Pilon Gourmet.
This coffee is what I REALLY like!

Creamy, strong, without that bitter underflavour that sometimes accompany other strong coffees. To watch it coming out from the Italian espresso machine thick and creamy is an experience, and I LOVE the flavour.
Pilon Gourmet is MY morning coffee!

Growing up in a typical Puerto Rican family, all we knew was Pilon coffee. Now as an adult with my own family, nothing wakes me up like the aroma of freshly brewed Pilon. Hispanics are all about their coffee and Pilon is definitely one of the best. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

I also live in exile in San Francisco, but I'm very loyal to my Miami roots. Pilon Gourmet is the best Cuban coffee, period. And it is extremely hard to get outside of Miami. However, javacabana.com has much better prices.