Café de Olla

Café de Olla is a traditional way to prepare coffee in Mexico. It is made using a traditional earthen clay pot which gives the coffee a unique flavor.

Origin: Mexico

Pairing: Mexican sweet breads

Difficulty: Easy

Strength: Medium

Ingredients

• 1 cup ground coffee
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 cup piloncillo or dark brown sugar

Steps

1. In a pot, combine the water, coffee, cinnamon stick, and piloncillo.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes.
4. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for a few minutes to allow the grounds to settle.
5. Strain the coffee into a cup through a fine-mesh sieve or coffee filter.

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