Café de Olla - Mexican Coffee Drink
recipe

A delicious Mexican coffee beverage that combines coffee, cinnamon, and piloncillo for a unique flavor experience. Perfect enjoyed hot, at room temperature, or cold.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons ground coffee
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons piloncillo sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 star anise flower (optional)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Boil the water in a saucepan.
2. Add the cinnamon stick and piloncillo sugar to the boiling water. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add the ground coffee and salt. Stir well and let it steep for another 5 minutes.
4. Strain the coffee into cups and garnish with a star anise flower if desired.
5. Enjoy hot, at room temperature, or chilled from the refrigerator.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Protein: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Sugars: 28 g

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