Mexican Cinnamon Coffee (Café de Olla)
Mexican Cinnamon Coffee (Café de Olla) brews up warm and aromatic, with earthy piloncillo sweetness rounded by a gentle cinnamon spice. The clay-pot style infusion highlights the bold coffee while keeping the finish smooth and comforting. Serve steaming hot on cool mornings or after dinner when you want a cozy, traditional touch.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican Cinnamon Coffee (Café de Olla), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 82
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the water, piloncillo, and cinnamon in a pot. Bring it to a boil, lower the heat, and let it simmer for 8 minutes.
- 2
Take the pot off the heat, add the coffee, and stir thoroughly. Cover the pot and let it steep for 5 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer twice or until there are no coffee granules left.
- Calories 43.26 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 11.3 g 4%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 19.56 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 5.37 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 10.05 g --
- Added Sugars 9.92 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 7.5 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 3.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.12 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
About This Recipe
Mexican Cinnamon Coffee (Café de Olla) is made with 3 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cinnamon Sticks, Ground Coffee, and Water. Each serving provides about 43.26 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Cinnamon Coffee (Café de Olla) made of?
- The main ingredients are Cinnamon Sticks, Ground Coffee, Water. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Cinnamon Coffee (Café de Olla)?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 43.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Cinnamon Coffee (Café de Olla) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Mexican Cinnamon Coffee (Café de Olla) healthy?
- Mexican Cinnamon Coffee (Café de Olla) has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 43.26 calories and 0.02 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 9.92 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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