At AR PER DISTRIBUTORS we are proud to present Café Bustelo is a café with a rich cultural tradition, deeply linked to Latin American communities in the United States.
Founded in 1928 by Gregorio Menendez Bustelo, the brand has its roots in the Cuban style of espresso brewing, which captured Bustelo’s attention during his time in Cuba before moving to New York. Inspired by the intense flavor of Cuban coffee, Bustelo began selling his coffee in small Latin shops and bodegas in New York’s Spanish Harlem, focused on offering a rich and authentic experience that would resonate especially with Cuban and Puerto Rican immigrants.
Café Bustelo offers a strong and robust flavor profile, which stands out for its ability to adapt to various preparation methods. Although it is primarily used to make espresso, many employ it in filter coffee makers or brew it as a latte, popular with Hispanic communities, where strong coffee is mixed with hot milk and sugar to create a rich, creamy drink. In addition, its versatility has made it also an ideal option for preparing cold brew coffee in hot climates.
One of the strengths of Café Bustelo is its vacuum packaging, which ensures that the coffee maintains its freshness and distinctive aromatic notes for longer. The 10 oz (283 g) package is designed to offer a balance between the perfect amount of coffee for several days, without losing quality. The box’s visual design also plays an important role: its iconic bright yellow background with blue and red lettering not only makes it eye-catching, but it has also become a symbol of authenticity and quality within Latino communities, evoking feelings of nostalgia and connection to cultural roots. Café Bustelo’s legacy has extended far beyond Latino communities. Today, it is consumed by people from diverse cultures and has been adopted by those looking for a more affordable coffee, without sacrificing flavor intensity.
This has placed it on the shelves of major supermarkets across the United States and in many coffee shops looking to offer a more affordable and authentic espresso experience. Café Bustelo has not only been a coffee brand, but a cultural symbol that represents immigration, community, and the preservation of family traditions. Since its founding, it has been at the heart of Latino homes, often accompanied by family stories, after-dinner conversations, and shared moments.
Preparation Instructions
Preparation
Traditional Cuban-style coffee is made using the darker roasts, typically either Italian or Spanish roasts, with the brands Cafe Bustelo, Café La Llave and Café Pilón being popular. It can be made using an electric espresso machine but is commonly made with a moka pot.
A small portion of espresso from early in the brewing is added to sugar and vigorously mixed with a spoon into a creamy foam called espuma or espumita. The heat from the coffee making process will hydrolyze some of the sucrose, thereby creating a sweeter and slightly more viscous result than a normal pull or adding sugar at the table.
Costumer Products
AR PER DISTRIBUTORS is proud to have Cafe Bustelo espresso 10 ounces
Our Partners
Cafe Bustelo is one of our most valuable suppliers, making it easier and easier for us to get our products to our customers
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