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.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
- 1
In large olla or saucepan, combine 4 cups (1 L) of water, the cinnamon stick, and piloncillo. Cover and bring to a boil.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
Add a splash of milk if you like or enjoy just as is.