Café de Olla

Jun 27, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Café de Olla in a ceramic mug on an oak bar

Café de Olla is a traditional Mexican coffee brewed with cinnamon and piloncillo, offering a sweet and spicy flavor.

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

Total 15 min

Servings 1

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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servings

12.0 fl oz (355.0 ml)water
20.0 g (20.0 g)medium-ground coffee
1.0 tbsp (12.0 g)piloncillo or dark brown sugar
½ tsp (1.3 g)ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Bring the water, piloncillo (or dark brown sugar), and ground cinnamon to a boil in a small pot.
Once boiling, add the medium-ground coffee and reduce heat; simmer gently for about 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove from heat and let it steep for 2 to 3 minutes.
Strain the coffee into a cup to remove grounds and spices.
Serve hot.

Tips

Use piloncillo if possible for an authentic flavor; substitute with dark brown sugar if unavailable. Adjust cinnamon to taste. Brewing gently helps prevent bitterness.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make café de olla?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make café de olla ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.

Café de Olla is a traditional Mexican coffee brewed with cinnamon and piloncillo, offering a sweet and spicy flavor.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

49 Calories / serving

0.1g Fat

12.6g Carbs

0.1g Protein

11.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~49 cal · 0g fat · 13g carbs · 0g protein · 12g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 49 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 9 min·0.5 mi·~1050 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 7 min·0.4 mi·~700 steps
Moderate cycling 5 min·1.0 mi
Swimming laps 7 min
Jogging 5 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
Stair climbing 5 min·~450 steps
Dancing 8 min
Bodyweight circuit training 5 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 11 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.