Cafe Mexicano (spiced "cafe de olla" coffee)

Method

Cafe Mexicano (spiced "cafe de olla" coffee)

1) In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the coffee grounds with 1 L water, the sugar, cinnamon and orange peel. Stir to combine and bring to slow boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from the heat and let steep, covered for 5 minutes. Strain, through a fine mesh strainer, into cups and serve.



Cook's Note: Piloncillo is often used in Mexican cuisine to sweeten drinks or deserts. It is unrefined cane sugar, usually found in the shape of small cones.