Iced Café de Olla

Sep 7, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Medium

Iced Café de Olla in a glass on an oak table

Iced Café de Olla is a traditional Mexican coffee drink flavored with cinnamon and piloncillo, served chilled over ice with a splash of half-and-half for creaminess.

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

Cooling 30 min

Total 45 min

Servings 1

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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servings

8.0 fl oz (240.0 ml)strong brewed coffee
½ tsp (1.0 g)ground cinnamon
1.0 tbsp (12.0 g)piloncillo or brown sugar
1.0 fl oz (30.0 ml)half-and-half
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice

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Instructions

Simmer coffee with ground cinnamon and piloncillo or brown sugar for about 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
Let the mixture cool and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Fill a glass with ice and pour the chilled coffee mixture over the ice.
Add half-and-half and stir well before serving.

Tips

Use piloncillo for authentic flavor, but brown sugar works as a substitute. Prepare the coffee base ahead and chill for quicker serving.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make iced café de olla?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 30 min to steep or chill. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make iced café de olla ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers, covered, for up to 2 days; add fresh ice just before serving.

Iced Café de Olla is a traditional Mexican coffee drink flavored with cinnamon and piloncillo, served chilled over ice with a splash of half-and-half for creaminess.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

94 Calories / serving

3.6g Fat

14.5g Carbs

1.3g Protein

12.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~94 cal · 4g fat · 15g carbs · 1g protein · 13g sugar

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

Per serving · 94 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 18 min·1.1 mi·~2100 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 13 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
Moderate cycling 10 min·2.0 mi
Swimming laps 13 min
Jogging 9 min·0.8 mi·~1450 steps
Stair climbing 9 min·~800 steps
Dancing 15 min
Bodyweight circuit training 10 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 22 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.