Cafe de Olla - Traditional Mexican Spiced Coffee

Mexican style coffee cups with cafe de olla.

Cafe de Olla - Traditional Mexican Spiced Coffee

Discover the unique flavors of cafe de olla, a traditional Mexican coffee brewed with spices and piloncillo. Try this delicious and aromatic beverage today.

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Course: Beverage

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: coffee dessert, Mexican coffee, sweets

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 12

Servings: servings

Calories: 416kcal

Author: Analida Braeger

Ingredients

6 Cups Water
8 oz Piloncillo
2 Cinnamon sticks
2 Cloves
1 Star anise
6 Tbsp Coffee

Instructions

Add the water to a saucepan and heat on medium. Add the cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and piloncillo.
Once the piloncillo has completely dissolved bring the water to a boil. Once it boils, turn off the heat and then add the coffee. Allow the coffee to steep for about 5-6 minutes.
Pour the coffee through a strainer serve.
Optional: Pour into a French press, plunge the strainer and serve.

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