Authentic Café de Olla

Ingredienti

• 8 Tablespoons ground coffee
• 5 1/2 oz piloncillo (or brown sugar)
• 8 1/4 cups water
• 2 sticks cinnamon
• 2 anise star
• 2 whole cloves

Preparazione

1. 1

   Place the water on a medium pot.

2. 2

   Add the piloncillo (or sugar), cinnamon, anise star, and whole cloves.

3. 3

   Bring the water to a boil and then turn the heat to medium-low.

4. 4

   Let the water with the ingredients simmer for about 5 minutes while stirring from time to time to allow the piloncillo to dissolve and the spices to release their aroma.

5. 5

   Add the ground coffee and stir well. Cover the pot and turn off the heat.

6. 6

   Let everything infuse for 5 to 10 minutes, depends how strong you’d like your coffee.

7. 7

   Pour through a fine strainer or cheesecloth to serve into mugs and enjoy.