1 Tablespoon brown sugar or piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar)
1 cinnamon stick (4 or 5 inches long)
Put water in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil.
Add all ingredients and continue to boil for at least 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and cover. Let stand for 5 to 10 more minutes.
Strain and serve.
In Mexico, this is called "Cafe de Olla". For a special treat, try adding an two ounces of Kahlua coffee liqueur to the completed coffee and top with a little whipped cream.
Mr Breakfast would like to thank Mr Breakfast for this recipe.