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    Café de Olla

    Mexican spiced coffee with piloncillo and cinnamon

    Prep Time

    15 min

    Servings

    4

    Calories

    80 kcal

    Difficulty

    Ingredients(6 items)

    • 1
      4 cups water
    • 2
      4 tbsp coarsely ground coffee
    • 3
      1 piloncillo cone (or ½ cup brown sugar)
    • 4
      2 cinnamon sticks
    • 5
      3 cloves
    • 6
      Orange peel (optional)

    6
    Steps

    1

    Bring water to a boil in a clay pot or saucepan.

    2

    Add piloncillo, cinnamon, cloves, and orange peel.

    3

    Simmer until piloncillo dissolves.

    4

    Add coffee grounds and remove from heat.

    5

    Steep for 5 minutes.

    6

    Strain and serve in clay mugs.

    Pro Tip

    Traditionally made in a clay pot called an 'olla,' which adds an earthy flavor. Piloncillo gives a deeper sweetness than regular sugar.

    Tags

    #Mexican#spiced#cinnamon

    Quick Info

    CategoryGlobal
    DifficultyEasy
    Ingredients6
    Steps6

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