Café de Olla (Spiced Coffee)

The olla is the earthenware mug in which this aromatic coffee is often served.

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• ⅓ cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1 cinnamon stick (about 3 inches long)
• 8 whole cloves
• 1 orange peel (about 3 inches long), white parts removed
• ½ cup dark roasted coffee, coarsely ground
• Milk (optional)

Procedure

1. Combine water, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, and orange peel in a saucepan; place it on the stove over medium to high heat, and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
2. Lower heat, cover the saucepan, and let mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, stir in the coffee, and let sit for 8 minutes, covered.
4. Use a sieve or a coffee filter to strain the coffee into 4 individual cups.
5. Serve immediately, adding milk, if desired.

Serves 4.

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