Café de olla
Café de olla (lit. pot coffee) is a traditional way to prepare coffee in Mexico. This drink is traditionally prepared in earthen clay pots, some made by artisans. The distinct flavor of Café de olla is derived from cinnamon and piloncillo. This type of coffee is principally consumed in cold climates and in rural areas. To prepare café de olla it is essential to use a traditional earthen clay pot, as this gives a special flavor to the coffee.
The flavor of Café de olla is created by different ingredients including ground coffee, cinnamon, and also piloncillo or panela, which is a traditional sugar from Mexico, and especially the American countries of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Panamá, Ecuador, and Mexico.[1][2][3][4]
See also
- List of hot beverages
- Coffee portal
- Drink portal
References
- ↑ "Mexican Cafe de Olla". Gourmetsleuth. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
- ↑ "El Universal - - Café de olla". 19 June 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
- ↑ "Receta Mexicana del Café de Olla". Retrieved 28 September 2014.
- ↑ http://www.xivalju.com/fichas/LAMONJITA_CAFEDEOLLA.pdf
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