Like many Cubans, Seidy La Niña prefers her coffee strong and dark, and she definitely notices the difference when she's served the watered-down version that's common in other places. To avoid this problem, the Cuban singer has a practical solution: she always travels with her coffee maker.
"A true Cuban travels with their coffee maker," declares Seidy, who brought her coffee maker with her on a trip to Houston, where she'll be performing this weekend. "This American coffee is undrinkable," she adds, as she skips the hotel coffee to brew a pot of Bustelo, known for its strong, robust flavor favored by Cubans.
"It has to come out black, strong, powerful, hard, and explosive... the coffee," Seidy says with a laugh before launching into the song "¡Ay Mamá Inés!".
"There's nothing better than Cuban coffee," she insists, and her followers agree, with one even confessing, "I’d leave my husband before leaving my coffee maker behind."
How many of you are passionate about a good Cuban coffee?
Seidy La Niña and Cuban Coffee Tradition
Below are some common questions and answers about Seidy La Niña’s love for Cuban coffee and the broader Cuban coffee tradition.
Why does Seidy La Niña travel with her coffee maker?
Seidy La Niña travels with her coffee maker to ensure she can always enjoy a strong, authentic Cuban coffee, no matter where she is.
What kind of coffee does Seidy La Niña prefer?
Seidy La Niña prefers Bustelo, known for its strong, robust flavor that is typical of Cuban coffee.
How does Seidy La Niña describe the perfect Cuban coffee?
Seidy La Niña describes the perfect Cuban coffee as black, strong, powerful, hard, and explosive.