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Cafecito De Olla

Café de olla is a staple of a traditional Mexican breakfast, or is delicious when enjoyed alongside your favorite pan dulce, or sweet bread. Have a little sip of Mexico every morning while leaving your home smelling amazing!

Tasty Team
80% would make again
Total Time

15 minutes

15 min

Prep Time

5 minutes

5 min

Cook Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cafecito De Olla
Total Time

15 minutes

15 min

Prep Time

5 minutes

5 min

Cook Time

10 minutes

10 min

Ingredients

for 6 cups

  • 6 cups water (1.4 L)
  • ½ cup coffee grounds (60 g)
  • 120 g piloncillo (120 g)
  • 2 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 2 whole star anise pods
  • 5 whole cloves

Preparation

  1. In a medium pot, bring the water to a simmer over medium-low heat. Add the coffee grounds and piloncillo and stir for 2 minutes to dissolve the piloncillo. Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise pods, and cloves, and stir for 1 minute. Cover the pot and let the coffee simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Strain the coffee and serve immediately.
  3. Enjoy!
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Cafecito De Olla