Café de Olla

Café de Olla is a traditional Mexican coffee drink brewed with cinnamon and piloncillo, offering a warm and aromatic experience. This vegan version captures the authentic flavors while being completely plant-based, perfect for a cozy breakfast.

Ingredients

• Water - 500 ml
• Ground coffee - 40 g
• Cinnamon stick - 1
• Piloncillo (or brown sugar) - 50 g
• Clove - 2 whole
• Orange peel - from 1 orange
• Vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 500 ml of water to a boil.
2. Once boiling, add the ground coffee, cinnamon stick, cloves, and orange peel.
3. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add the piloncillo (or brown sugar) and stir until dissolved.
5. Remove from heat and let it steep for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Strain the coffee mixture into cups and add a splash of vanilla extract to each.
7. Serve hot and enjoy your authentic Café de Olla!

Nutrition

• Calories: 100
• Protein: 1 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 10 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 0 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from coffee and cinnamon.
• May boost metabolism and enhance mood.

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