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Coffee Raf | Local Coffee (Beverage) From Moscow, Russia | TasteAtlas

Coffee Raf

Coffee Raf is a coffee-based beverage that originated in the Coffee Bean shop in Moscow. The drink consists of an espresso shot, cream, and usually a combination of plain and vanilla sugar. Unlike similar coffee varieties, the ingredients in coffee Raf are combined and then steamed together to create a creamy, homogenous drink.


Coffee Raf originated sometime in the 1990s, and according to a widespread legend, the drink was created for Rafael Timberbaev, a regular at the Coffee Bean shop who preferred to drink his coffee with milk. After it became popular, the coffee was given its current name.


The drink is now available throughout Russia, and many specialty coffee houses later developed their variations that often include various syrups and spices.