The Instagram profile El Gajo (@el_g.a.j.o) of Cuban content creators Michel Torres and Sheyla Alejos became a trend on social media after they posted a video making coffee with vanilla and condensed milk.
However, what sparked the most comments was not the recipe for his "semi-prosperous coffee to boost your spirits", but rather the small cup of the electric coffee maker, essential for serving the drink.
They are generally glass containers fitted with metal and plastic parts. The problem is that if the glass breaks, they are very difficult to replace because they are sized according to the specifications of each coffee maker.
The Cubans had a broken cup, but instead of discarding the coffee maker, they found an ingenious solution, which captured the interest of other users on social media.
"Where did they buy that little cup for pouring coffee? Now that one is definitely semi-prosperous," wrote a user, laughing. Another was more direct: "What really blew my mind was the latest technology of that little pitcher. I need a close-up of that jar to see if I should order one."
The demand for explanations came quickly. "Please make a video explaining how you made the coffee maker's glass. Mine is the same and the glass broke, I demand a separate video on how you made it," claimed another follower.
The comments blended humor and craving. "You're ruining my life, I really need that coffee right now," wrote a follower.
Another user couldn't resist the joke: "Long live gastritis and omeprazole." And someone who clearly masters the art of brewed coffee added their technical advice: "To get rid of the grounds, you have to blow."
Finally, fulfilling the requests, Michel and Sheyla shared a tutorial on how to make the famous jarrito. They used a can of a size similar to the broken cup and fitted it to the metal and plastic pieces. It turned out to be a perfect match and extended the lifespan of their coffee maker.
In the Cuban community, both on the island and abroad, coffee is not just a beverage; it is a ritual, a cultural code, and, in times of scarcity, a demonstration of ingenuity.
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