Toasted Oaxacan Coffee with Cinnamon and Piloncillo

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A traditional Oaxacan-style coffee brewed with toasted cinnamon and piloncillo for a sweet, aromatic, and comforting beverage. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together medium roast ground coffee, water, cinnamon sticks for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, add 4 cups water, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 3 oz piloncillo. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the piloncillo dissolves and the mixture is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Bring the sweetened water to a gentle boil, then remove the cinnamon sticks.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 tbsp medium roast ground coffee to a French press or coffee pot. Pour the hot piloncillo water over the coffee grounds and steep for 4 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Press the French press plunger down slowly or strain the coffee through a fine mesh sieve.
  5. Step 5: Pour coffee into mugs and add 1/2 cup milk or cream if desired. Stir gently and serve warm for a soothing Oaxacan-inspired coffee experience.

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