Café de Olla is a Mexican coffee drink, traditionally brewed in a clay pot called an olla. For this iced take on tradition, we use warm Star Anise, Clove, Cinnamon Sticks, cocoa powder and a pop of Cayenne. Piloncillo sugar and orange peel lend sweetness and zip. We drench this rich, flavorful sip with condensed milk for a coffee that drinks like a dessert!
Time: 15 min
Serves 2Rating
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Loading...| 1 piloncillo cone | |
| 4 whole Star Anise | |
| 3 whole Cloves | |
| 2 Cinnamon Sticks | |
| 1/2 tsp Cayenne | |
| 1/2 cup ground coffee | |
| 2 tsp cocoa powder | |
| Condensed milk |
| 1. | In a pot, combine 3 cups water, piloncillo, Star Anise, Cloves, Cinnamon Sticks and cayenne. Heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until piloncillo dissolves. |
| 2. | Turn off heat. Add in the ground coffee and cocoa powder. Stir to combine. Allow to sit for 1 minute. Strain through cheescloth into a bowl or pitcher and pop in the fridge. Chill completely. |
| 3. | Divide the mixture between two tall, iced-filled glasses. Dollop in 1 tablespoon (or more) condensed milk and add a straw. Sip and enjoy! |
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