Café de olla
Traditional clay cups to serve café de olla. | |
| Origin | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Color | Clear or dark brown |
| Flavor | Sweet |
| Ingredients | Water, panela, cinnamon, ground coffee |
Café de olla (lit. 'pot coffee') is a traditional Mexican coffee beverage.[1][2] To prepare café de olla, it is essential to use a traditional earthen clay pot, as this gives a special flavor to the coffee. This type of coffee is principally consumed in cold climates and in rural areas.
In Mexico, a basic café de olla is made with ground coffee, cinnamon and piloncillo. Optional ingredients include orange peel, anise and cloves.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Tausend, Marilyn (1999). Cocina De La Familia: More Than 200 Authentic Recipes from Mexican-American Home Kitchens. Touchstone. ISBN 0684855259.
- ^ Fernández, Adela (1997). La tradicional cocina mexicana y sus mejores recetas. Panorama Editorial. ISBN 9683802036.
- ^ "Café de Olla | Local Coffee From Mexico". www.tasteatlas.com.