Mexican Café De Olla
Café de Olla is a delicious and aromatic traditional Mexican coffee beverage that has captivated coffee enthusiasts around the world. Made with ground coffee, cinnamon and piloncillo that creates a drink rich in flavor.
Servings 4 cups
Calories 75kcal
Equipment
- Clay pot or a heavy bottom small to medium pot
Ingredients
- 4 cups water (1 liter)
- 1 small to medium cinnamon stick
- ½ cone (3 oz) piloncillo or ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup ground coffee (do not use instant coffee)
Instructions
- In large olla or saucepan, combine 4 cups (1 L) of water, the cinnamon stick, and piloncillo. Cover and bring to a boil.4 cups water (1 liter), 1 small to medium cinnamon stick, ½ cone (3 oz) piloncillo or ⅓ cup brown sugar
- Once the piloncillo has dissolved and the water is boiling, add the ground coffee and remove from the heat. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
- Pass the coffee through a double-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to serve or allow for the coffee grounds to sink to the bottom of the pot and serve carefully so they don't come to the surface.
- Add a splash of milk if you like or enjoy just as is.
Notes
Variations: Add all or ony of these additional ingredients
- 1 tablet mexican chocolate.
- 1 star anise.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Sodium: 12mg | Sugar: 17g