Café De Olla Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Boil Water

   In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add Piloncillo

   Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of piloncillo (or brown sugar) and stir until it completely dissolves.

3. 3

   Add Cinnamon and Citrus

   Add the 3 cinnamon sticks, the peel of 1 orange, and the peel of 1 lemon to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.

4. 4

   Simmer the Mixture

   Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

5. 5

   Add Coffee

   After simmering, add 1 cup of coffee grounds to the saucepan and stir to combine.

6. 6

   Brew Coffee

   Allow the coffee to brew for an additional 5 minutes on low heat. Do not boil.

7. 7

   Strain and Serve

   Remove from heat and strain the coffee into mugs, discarding the solids (cinnamon sticks and peels). Serve hot.