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Mexican Coffee

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • 1 Pitcher or jug
  • 1 Serving cup

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of water
  • 2-4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee
  • 5 ounces of piloncillo or brown sugar
  • orange peel

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
  • Put 5 ounces of piloncillo sugar and constantly stir for about seven minutes or until it dissolves. If you cannot find piloncillo, you can use brown sugar instead.
  • Add the coarse coffee grounds, cinnamon sticks, and orange peel to the mix.
  • Turn off the heat and allow the ingredients to steep for about ten minutes.
  • Use the mesh or cheesecloth to filter the coarse coffee ground and spices. Transfer the coffee to a heatproof pitcher or jug.
  • Pour the beverage into small cups and garnish each with some ground cinnamon and orange peel.
  • Serve hot, and enjoy!