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LUNA / Recipe of the month

CAFÉ
de olla.

A little warmth.
A moment to yourself.

Make this spiced Mexican coffee at home, with a recipe shared by the LUNA kitchen.

Let’s make it
Concept image of a clay cup of cafe de olla with cinnamon and piloncillo on a wooden table.

AI-generated concept image.

In your kitchen

Simple ingredients.
A warm tradition.

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What you’ll need

  • 4 cups
    Water
  • ½ cup
    PiloncilloOr packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 stick
    Cinnamon
  • 2–3
    Whole cloves
  • 1
    Star aniseOptional
  • 1 small strip
    Orange peelOptional
  • 4 tablespoons
    Ground coffeeMedium–dark roast

Orange peel is optional in the original ingredient list; the published steps do not specify when to add it.

Make it, step by step

  1. Warm the water.

    Bring the water to a gentle simmer, without boiling.

  2. Add sweetness and spice.

    Add the piloncillo, cinnamon and cloves, plus star anise if using. Simmer gently until the sugar dissolves.

  3. Let the coffee steep.

    Turn the heat down low, stir in the ground coffee and leave it at a low simmer for 3–5 minutes.

  4. Strain promptly.

    Strain as soon as steeping is finished to keep the coffee from becoming bitter.

  5. Pour and enjoy.

    Serve while hot.

Adapted from LUNA’s official recipe of the month Opens in a new tab. Featured recipe checked September 15, 2026; this page does not update automatically.

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