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Café de Olla

A warmly spiced Mexican coffee perfect year round.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Steeping Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: Latin, Mexican, South American
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 8 cups of water
  • 3 ounces of piloncillo
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise pods
  • 1/2 cup of coffee grounds

Instructions

  • Combine 8 cups of water with 3 ounces of piloncillo, 3 whole cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks and 2 star anise pods in a medium pot placed over medium high heat
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and stir to bring the piloncillo up from the bottom of the pot
  • Once the piloncillo has fully dissolved, transfer the pot off of the heat and add 1/2 cup of coffee grounds
  • Let the coffee steep for 5-8 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your coffee
  • Pour the mixture thru a fine strainer or cheesecloth and enjoy hot