Cafe de Olla

Name: Cafe de Olla
Ingredients: 4 cinnamon sticks; 4 star anise; 4 allspice berries; 4 whole cloves; 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar or 4 oz. piloncillo (Mexican raw sugar cones); 2 cups medium grind, dark roast coffee beans; 2 cups low-fat milk; 1 cup coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua, optional

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 cinnamon sticks
4 star anise
4 allspice berries
4 whole cloves
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar or 4 oz. piloncillo (Mexican raw sugar cones)
2 cups medium grind, dark roast coffee beans
2 cups low-fat milk
1 cup coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua, optional

Directions

1

Lightly crush cinnamon sticks, star anise, allspice, and cloves with mortar and pestle.
2

Place in resealable plastic bag, and pound with rolling pin.
3

Transfer to large saucepan, and add sugar and 8 cups water.
4

Bring mixture to a boil, and simmer until sugar dissolves.
5

Remove from heat, add coffee, and let steep 5 minutes.
6

Meanwhile, warm milk in small saucepan, and whisk until frothy.
7

Strain coffee through fine sieve or coffee filter into pitcher.
8

Stir in coffee liqueur (if using).
9

Serve with frothed milk.