Colombian Coffee with Agua de Panela
Enjoy the rich and inviting flavors of authentic Colombian coffee made with agua de panela, a natural sweetener. This simple recipe brings a piece of Colombia’s vibrant coffee culture into your home, offering a warm and aromatic experience.
Ingredients
- Freshly ground Colombian coffee beans – 2 tablespoons
- Agua de panela unrefined cane sugar syrup – ¼ cup
- Water: 2 cups
- Optional: milk or cream to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Agua de Panela: In a small saucepan, dissolve panela in 1 cup of water over medium heat. Stir until fully dissolved and let it come to a simmer, then remove from heat.
- Brew the Coffee: In a French press, add 2 tablespoons of freshly ground Colombian coffee. Pour 1 cup of hot water (not boiling) over the coffee grounds. Let steep for about 4 minutes.
- Press and Mix: Slowly press down on the plunger of your French press, then pour the coffee into a cup.
- Add Agua de Panela: Stir in the agua de panela syrup into the brewed coffee. Adjust the sweetness according to taste.
- Serve: Enjoy as is or add milk or cream if desired.
Notes
For an authentic experience, use a cloth filter instead of a French press, which is more traditional in Colombian households.