Cafe de olla (mexican spiced coffee)

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

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.