Mexican Café De Olla

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4.7

27 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 cups

  • Calories

    75 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

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. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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)
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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.

Notes

  • Variations: Add all or ony of these additional ingredients
  • Note: If you don’t have a sweet tooth, reduce the amount of sugar by half.
  • 1 tablet mexican chocolate.
  • 1 star anise. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 75kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 75 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 75kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Sugar 17g 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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