Best 5 Mexican Style Sweetened Black Coffee Café De Olla Recipes

Café de olla is a traditional Mexican hot coffee drink made with ground coffee, cinnamon, piloncillo or brown sugar, and panela. The unique flavor and complex notes of this coffee are a result of the spices and panela used during brewing. If you're seeking to explore the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine, this comforting and robust coffee beverage is sure to offer a delightful and authentic experience. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of café de olla, uncovering its origins, variations, and the perfect recipe to create this flavorful treat in your kitchen.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CAFé DE OLLA RECIPE

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Those times are long gone but the memories are still there, especially on a cold day like this when a good cup of coffee from México with Cinnamon and Piloncillo will warm you up. I love making this coffee when we go camping.

Provided by Mely Martínez

Categories Drinks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 cups of water
3 oz. Piloncillo/Panela or dark brown sugar (about 1/3 cup)
1/2 a stick of Mexican Cinnamon
4 Tablespoons of ground Coffee (it would be better if you could get a Dark Mexican Coffee.)

Steps:

In a Medium saucepan, place the water, cinnamon, and Piloncillo (or brown sugar). Turn heat and simmer until the piloncillo is dissolved. About7 minutes.
When the water starts boiling, add the coffee, turn the heat off and stir.
Cover the pot and let steep for 5 minutes. Pour through a strainer to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 cups, Calories 77 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Sodium 12 mg, Sugar 18 g

CAFé DE OLLA

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Café de Olla is a traditional Mexican coffee spiced with cinnamon, cloves, star anise and sweetened with piloncillo. Serve black or with milk.

Provided by Isabel Eats

Categories Drinks

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

8 cups water
4 ounces piloncillo ((or 1/2 cup dark brown sugar), plus more to taste*)
2 cinnamon sticks ((Mexican cinnamon sticks preferred))
2 whole cloves
1 star anise pod
9 tablespoons dark roast ground coffee

Steps:

In a medium olla or pot, add water, piloncillo, cinnamon sticks, cloves and star anise pod.
Place over medium-high heat and stir often until the piloncillo completely dissolves and the water comes to a boil.
Remove the pot from the heat. Add the ground coffee, stir to combine, and cover. Let the coffee steep for 6 minutes for regular strength coffee or 8 minutes for extra-strength strength coffee.
Pour the coffee through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a coffee mug and serve.
Enjoy as is or add some milk for a cafe con leche.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 73 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 17 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g

NATALIE'S RECIPE

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Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

9 cups of water
9 tablespoons of coffee
2-3 cinnamon sticks
2-3 star anise
3-4 cloves
½ cone of piloncillo

Steps:

Boil water, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and sugar in a container until it boils. You should have a spicy, fragrant tea. Turn off the heat and spoon in coffee. Stir, cover and steep for at least five minutes. Ladle the coffee through a cheesecloth and a strainer. Serve.

MEXICAN-STYLE SWEETENED BLACK COFFEE (CAFé DE OLLA)

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Categories Coffee Non-Alcoholic Spice Cinnamon Molasses Gourmet Drink

Yield Makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 cups water
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon molasses
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
1 cup medium-grind coffee (not espresso)

Steps:

Bring water, brown sugar, molasses, and cinnamon sticks to a boil in a 4-quart pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Stir in coffee and boil 5 minutes. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher or clean pot, discarding coffee grinds and cinnamon sticks.

CAFE MEXICANO (SPICED "CAFE DE OLLA" COFFEE)

Cafe Mexicano (Spiced

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories beverage

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2/3 cup ground dark roasted coffee, medium to coarse grind
1 quart water
1 cinnamon stick
One 3-inch piece orange peel
5 ounces piloncillo* or 1 cup packed dark brown sugar

Steps:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the coffee grounds with 1 quart water, the sugar, cinnamon and orange peel. Stir to combine and bring to slow boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from the heat and let steep, covered for 5 minutes. Strain, through a fine mesh strainer, into cups and serve.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality coffee beans. Look for beans that are dark and oily, with a smooth surface. Avoid beans that are dry or cracked.
Grind your coffee beans just before brewing. This will help to preserve the flavor and aroma of the coffee.
Use the correct amount of coffee grounds. Too much coffee will make the brew bitter, while too little coffee will make it weak.
Brew the coffee at the correct temperature. The ideal brewing temperature for black coffee is between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit.
Do not over-brew the coffee. Over-brewing can make the coffee bitter and harsh.
Serve the coffee immediately. Freshly brewed coffee has the best flavor.

Conclusion:

Café de olla is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican coffee drink. It is perfect for a warm and cozy morning or afternoon. By following the tips above, you can make the perfect cup of café de olla every time.