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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices and Flavorings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
- 3
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer in the water for about 10 minutes to infuse their flavors.
Brewing Coffee
- 4
Add Coffee
After simmering, stir in 1 cup of ground coffee into the pot with the spices.
- 5
Sweeten
Add 1 cup of piloncillo sugar (or brown sugar) to the mixture, stirring until it dissolves.
- 6
Steep
Allow the coffee to steep for an additional 5 minutes, still on low heat.
Serving
- 7
Strain
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the coffee into mugs, discarding the solids.
- 8
Enjoy
Serve hot and enjoy your Café de la Olla, optionally garnished with an extra cinnamon stick.