Café De Olla (Mexican Spiced Coffee)

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup packed piloncillo (or packed dark brown sugar)
• 2 medium cinnamon sticks
• 1/4 teaspoon anise seed
• 2 whole cloves
• 3-4 tablespoons good quality instant coffee

• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

Directions

1. 1

   Combine water, piloncillo, cinnamon sticks, anise and cloves in medium saucepan.

2. 2

   Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until boiling.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to low; cover.

4. 4

   Cook for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from heat; stir in coffee granules. Cover; steep for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Heat evaporated milk in small saucepan over medium-high heat.

7. 7

   Whisk constantly until milk is frothy and just comes to a boil.

8. 8

   Remove from heat.

9. 9

   Strain coffee through a fine sieve into individual serving cups.

10. 10

    Serve immediately with frothed milk on the side.