Cafe de Olla (Mexican Spiced Coffee)

Ingredients:

• 3/4 c Brown sugar, firmly packed
• 6 x Cloves
• 6 x Julienne slices orange zest
• 3 x Cinnamon sticks
• 6 tb Coffee (NOT instant)

Preparation:

• In a large saucepan, heat 6 cups of water with the brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and cloves over moderately high heat until the mixture is hot, but do not let it boil.
• Add the coffee, bring the mixture to a boil, and boil it, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
• Strain the coffee through a fine sieve and serve in coffee cups with the orange zest.