Fill the water reservoir up to the little knob inside. Then pack the coffee filter tightly with coffee and place it into the water reservoir. Screw the top on tightly.

Place the coffee maker on the stove over high heat.

Place the sugar in a measuring cup. Keeping an eye on the coffee while it is brewing, use the first few drops of coffee that come out and pour it into the sugar. This part of the coffee is the thickest and most concentrated, which is what we want. (Be careful not to pour too much because you don’t want to make it watery.)

Next start stirring the sugar and coffee together very quickly, until a thick pale paste is formed.

Once your coffee is done brewing, stir the coffee into the sugar slowly, making sure that all the sugar is dissolved. You should see your espumita form.

Serve in espresso cups and enjoy!