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Best Easy Café de Olla Recipe

Name: Best Easy Café de Olla Recipe
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 180 g
Ingredients: water 4 cups; dark roast coffee, coarsely ground 3 tbsp; piloncillo (or dark brown sugar) 3 oz; cinnamon stick 2 pieces; whole cloves 2 pieces; orange peel 2 strips

Clay pot coffee brewed with piloncillo and cinnamon is Mexico's most traditional coffee preparation. This fresh, family-friendly beverage delivers a warm, spiced, aromatic morning experience.

Cook 20 min Difficulty EASY 80 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

water 4 cups
dark roast coffee, coarsely ground 3 tbsp

Seasonings/Sauce

piloncillo (or dark brown sugar) 3 oz
cinnamon stick 2 pieces
whole cloves 2 pieces
orange peel 2 strips

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 18 g 90%

Protein 0 g 0%

Fat 0 g 0%

Serving size 180g

Cooking steps

1

Add 4 cups of water to a medium clay or enamel pot; set over medium-high heat until just beginning to simmer.
2

Add piloncillo (or brown sugar), cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and orange peel. Stir gently, maintaining a simmer, until the piloncillo fully dissolves (about 5 minutes).
3

Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to low to ensure the liquid stays hot but does not boil vigorously.
4

Sprinkle the coarsely ground coffee over the spiced liquid. Stir gently, cover the pot, and steep on very low heat for 5 minutes.
5

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for an additional 2–3 minutes to allow grounds to settle before straining. Strain through a fine mesh or cheesecloth into cups. Serve immediately for the best aroma.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this Café de Olla recipe?

Cinnamon sticks and piloncillo (or dark brown sugar) are the signature ingredients in Café de Olla, giving the coffee its distinct warm spice and earthy sweetness. These, combined with freshly ground dark roast coffee, define the traditional Mexican flavor of the drink.

Q. What heat level is best for brewing Café de Olla?

Begin by simmering the water and spices over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Once the coffee grounds are added, reduce the heat to low to steep without boiling, which preserves aroma and prevents bitterness. Proper heat control ensures a smooth, balanced cup.

Q. How do I prevent grounds in my cup when making Café de Olla?

Allowing the coffee to steep and then rest for a few extra minutes lets the grounds settle. Strain the finished beverage through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth before serving to achieve a smooth, clear coffee free of sediment.

Q. What is the carbohydrate content and calorie count per serving?

Each 180g serving of Café de Olla provides approximately 18g of carbohydrates and 80 kcal, with nearly all the calories coming from the piloncillo or brown sugar. This makes the beverage high in carbohydrates and low in fat and protein.

Best Easy Café de Olla Recipe

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