Café de Olla
Mexican coffee with cinnamon and dark sugar, traditionally brewed in a clay pot.
Served hot · Heatproof glass · Easy · about 4 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 180 ml Hot coffee
- 15 ml Cinnamon syrup
- 10 ml Rich demerara syrup
- Orange peel (garnish)
- Cinnamon stick (garnish)
Method
- Warm the glass
- Pour 180 ml hot coffee into the glass
- Pour 15 ml cinnamon syrup into the glass
- Pour 10 ml rich demerara syrup into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Simmer the cinnamon with the coffee if you can.
About the Café de Olla
Café de olla is traditional in rural Mexico. It is brewed in a clay pot, which locals say gives it a special flavour.
The coffee family. Coffee and spirits have long been paired across Europe, from the Spanish carajillo to the Italian caffè corretto. Irish Coffee was created at Foynes in Ireland in the early 1940s, and the Espresso Martini in London in the 1980s. These drinks belong to the after-dinner tradition.
Café de Olla FAQ
What's in a Café de Olla?
180 ml hot coffee, 15 ml cinnamon syrup, 10 ml rich demerara syrup, garnished with orange peel and cinnamon stick.
Does a Café de Olla contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir a Café de Olla?
Neither. Build it in a warm glass and stir until any sugar dissolves.
What glass do you serve a Café de Olla in?
A heatproof glass, about 250 ml. Warm the glass first. No heatproof glass? Use a coffee mug.
