Cafe Mexicano (Spiced "cafe de olla" coffee) Recipe | Marcela Valladolid
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Total Time: 15 minutes (Prep: 5 minutes, Cook: 5 minutes, Rest: 5 minutes)
Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 4 servings):
Calories: 137 | Total Fat: 0 g | Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g | Dietary Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 34 g | Protein: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 20 mg
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup ground dark roasted coffee, medium to coarse grind
- 1 quart water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- One 3-inch strip of orange peel
- 5 ounces piloncillo or 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
Piloncillo is a traditional Mexican unrefined cane sugar, typically molded into small cones, commonly used to sweeten beverages and desserts.
Cooking Instructions
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- Over medium heat, combine coffee grounds, 1 quart of water, sugar, cinnamon stick, and orange peel in a medium saucepan. Stir well to mix the ingredients and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to help dissolve the sugar.
- Remove from heat and cover, allowing it to steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain the coffee through a fine mesh strainer into serving cups and enjoy hotyour kitchen will fill with the irresistible aroma of cinnamon and citrus, inviting everyone to gather for this cozy, authentic Mexican treat!
