Café de Olla
Café de Olla is a traditional Mexican spiced coffee, brewed in a clay pot to infuse it with earthy flavors. It is typically made with dark roast coffee, water, piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar), and aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves. This comforting beverage is a staple in Mexican households and is often enjoyed during the morning or as a warm treat.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Café de Olla is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the added piloncillo sugar, with negligible fat and protein. It provides small amounts of minerals like potassium and magnesium from the coffee and spices, and a typical serving contains roughly 100-120 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbs | 27 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 26 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 116 mg |
| Magnesium | 7 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.2 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.01 mg |
| Phosphorus | 3 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.01 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 ml) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of a clay pot (olla de barro) for brewing is culturally significant, as it is believed to impart a unique, subtle earthiness to the coffee's flavor profile. Nutritionally, the unrefined piloncillo contains trace minerals not found in refined sugar, though it remains a sweetened beverage.
