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Steaming café de olla in a traditional clay pot with spices.

Café de Olla

A traditional Mexican spiced coffee brewed with cinnamon, cloves, and piloncillo for a rich and aromatic flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 cups
Calories 50 kcal

Equipment

  • Small Pot or Clay Pot (Olla)
  • Strainer
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 4 tbsp coarsely ground coffee
  • 2 oz piloncillo or brown sugar or ¼ cup
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 pod star anise optional

Instructions
 

  • In a small pot or traditional clay olla, bring water to a boil.
  • Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, piloncillo (or brown sugar), and star anise (if using). Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
  • Stir in the coarsely ground coffee and remove from heat. Let steep for 5 minutes.
  • Strain the coffee using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into cups.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For an extra rich flavor, add a splash of milk or a dash of cocoa powder. Best enjoyed with traditional Mexican pastries!
Keyword Café de Olla, Mexican Coffee, Spiced Coffee