Caf De Olla Sweet Cinnamon Coffee
Indulge your senses with Cafè de Olla, a traditional Mexican sweet cinnamon coffee that’s as comforting as it is aromatic. This charming recipe combines the earthy richness of ground coffee with the warm, spiced notes of a large cinnamon stick, a touch of clove, and optional citrusy orange peel for a surprising twist. Sweetened naturally with piloncillo or dark brown sugar, it offers a perfectly balanced sweetness in every sip. Ready in just 15 minutes, this culturally inspired coffee is simmered gently to infuse its bold flavors, creating a rich and satisfying brew. Serve it steaming hot and enjoy the rustic, authentic taste of Mexico right in your own kitchen—an ideal treat for cozy mornings or after-dinner relaxation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 0.5 cup Piloncillo (or dark brown sugar)
- 1 large Cinnamon stick
- 0.33 cup Ground coffee
- 1 whole Clove (optional)
- 1 strip Orange peel (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Once the water is boiling, add the piloncillo (or dark brown sugar) and stir until it dissolves completely.
Add the cinnamon stick, clove (if using), and orange peel (if using) to the saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Stir in the ground coffee and let it simmer gently for an additional 2-3 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil at this stage to prevent over-extraction of the coffee.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow it to rest for 2 minutes so the coffee grounds settle at the bottom.
Strain the coffee through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a heatproof pitcher or directly into mugs.
Serve hot and enjoy the rich, spiced flavor of Cafè de Olla.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
473 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 68 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.0 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 221 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
