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September 16, 2025
Cafe de Olla Recipe
Cafe de olla represents the traditional Mexican way of preparing coffee, sweetened with piloncillo and infused with warming cinnamon stick for aromatic perfection. This time-honored preparation method creates coffee with distinctive sweetness and spice that's far superior to regular coffee preparations. The clay pot brewing technique enhances the coffee's natural flavors while the cinnamon adds comforting warmth perfect for any time of day.
Cafe de olla is the way coffee is made in Mexico. It translates into “pot of coffee.” It’s sweetened with piloncillo, which is similar to dark brown sugar and found in Hispanic markets, and spiced with a cinnamon stick to warm you up.
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Steep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients
4 cups water
1/3 cup grated piloncillo , or to taste
1 stick Mexican cinnamon
1/4 cup ground coffee
Directions
Place water, piloncillo, and cinnamon in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 8 minutes.
Remove from heat, add coffee, and stir well. Cover pot and steep for 5 minutes. Pour through a fine mesh strainer twice or until free of any coffee granules.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 58 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 15g | Carbs |
| 0g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 58 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 14mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 15g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 15g | |
| Protein 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 23mg | 2% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 29mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
