Café de Olla (Mexican Coffee)
The café de olla, a traditional Mexican coffee beverage, gets its name from the clay pot
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine French
- 8 ounces water
- 1⁄2 cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons piloncillo or dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh medium-coarse ground coffee a dark Mexican roast works best fortraditional flavor
In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the cinnamon stick andpiloncillo. Cook, stirring until the piloncillo dissolves.
Add the coffee grounds and stir. Remove the pan from the heat, cover it, and let steep for 5 to10 minutes, depending on how strong you like your brew.
Using a fine-mesh strainer, strain the coffee into a mug.