Coffee/ Café de Olla Express

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of coffee beans (preferred arabica or Mexican café combate)

• 1 1/2 cinnamon sticks

• 2 cloves

• 1 star anise

• Hot chocolate (optional)

• Water

• Coconut sugar (or sweetener of choice)

• 1-2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the coffee beans, cloves, star anise, and cinnamon sticks. Blend until smooth. 

2. For a French press coffee, add 4 tablespoons of the ground coffee into the French press. 

3. Heat water in a kettle until hot. 

4. Pour a little hot water into the French press to soak the coffee grounds and let it sit for about 30 seconds. 

5. Pour more hot water into the French press and let it sit for another 30 seconds. 

6. Continue pouring the remaining hot water into the French press and let it sit for 45 seconds to a minute. 

7. To your favorite coffee mug, add coconut sugar to sweeten the coffee to your liking. 

8. Add 1-2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream and stir. 

9. Serve the coffee hot and enjoy with a chocolate-dipped croissant topped with sliced almonds. Optional: If desired, blend hot chocolate pieces with the coffee for a chocolate-flavored coffee experience. 

Tips:

Any leftover coffee can be saved for making iced coffee later on.

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