Cafe de olla (Mexican coffee)
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A good cup of coffee in the morning is a routine for many. But, what if I told you that in the old days people would have a pot brewing coffee all day long. The weather didn’t matter; wether it was hot, humid, or cold, coffee was a must. What makes this cafe de olla unique is the way it is made using a clay pot. I want to share with you this wonderful recipe that reminds me of my beautiful Mexico in the state of Michoacán.
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Cafe de olla (Mexican coffee)
Course: DrinksCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy8
servings5
minutes15
minutes20
minutesA good cup of coffee in the morning is a routine for many. But, what if I told you that in the old days people would have a pot brewing coffee all day long. The weather didn’t matter; wether it was hot, humid, or cold, coffee was a must. What makes this cafe de olla unique is the way it is made using a clay pot. I want to share with you this wonderful recipe that reminds me of my beautiful Mexico in the state of Michoacán.
Ingredients
10 cups water
4 cloves
Sweeten to taste (see options below)
* Piloncillo
* Dark brown sugar
* Alternative brown sugar (1/2 cup well packed)1/2 cup ground coffee
Directions
- In a large pot add in the water, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and sugar. Stir to dissolve and allow it to reach a boil.
- When it starts to boil, stir in the coffee, turn off the heat and allow it to steep for 5 minutes.
- Pour the coffee through a strainer. Adding milk is optional but as is, is the way to go. Enjoy!
