Making Cafe de Olla isn’t just about brewing coffee — it’s about experiencing Mexican tradition in a cup. Want to try it yourself? Here’s the authentic recipe for a rich and flavorful cup! 🇲🇽☕🍯
➡️ Ingredients:
1/2 cups of water
1/4 cup of dark roast coffee beans
1/4 cup of piloncillo (or brown sugar)
2 cinnamon sticks
2 whole cloves
➡️ Step-by-step:
Boil water and cinnamon sticks for 5 minutes.
Add coffee beans and cloves, simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
Strain the coffee into small clay cups (known as jarritos).
Stir in the piloncillo until dissolved, then pour over your coffee.
✨ Why it’s special: The combination of cinnamon, cloves, and piloncillo adds a unique, warm, and spicy flavor that you won’t find in regular coffee.
🔍 Pro tip: For that authentic touch, serve it in jarritos or any small, earthy clay cups — it enhances the traditional experience!
Discussion spark What other coffee recipes have you tried from around the world? Do you prefer spiced coffee or traditional black coffee?
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