Caffè De Olla Mexican Brew Recipe

Author: Luxury Recipes
An olla—the traditional clay pot used to brew this Mexican drink—lends an earthy dimension to the brew. If you don’t have an olla, a regular saucepan still allows the texture and oil from the beans to give the brew extra body.

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Ingredients

• 16fl oz (500ml) water
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 3⁄4oz (50g) piloncillo or dark brown sugar
• 1oz (30g) medium-ground coffee



Method

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring 16fl oz (500ml) water, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 1 3⁄4oz (50g) piloncillo or dark brown sugar to a boil and simmer, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and steep for 5 minutes. Add 1oz (30g) medium-ground coffee and steep for another 5 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine-wire mesh or cheesecloth into the mug.



SERVE IT UP

• Serve with a cinnamon stick—it looks good and imparts a more pronounced flavor.


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