Anise carries a controversial taste. NBC News reported that some food scientists actually believe that a distaste or love for its licorice flavor profile might actually be inborn in us. Love it or hate it, you might find it in some Café de Olla in Mexico (via Big Cup of Coffee). The traditional preparation rules for Café de Olla include the use of coarsely ground coffee beans and earthen clay pots. Typical ingredients in the brew are usually cinnamon and piloncillo, an unrefined brown sugar (via Mex Grocer).
From there, though, add-ins vary by taste. Among other potential additions to the water and grounds in the olla (the clay pot) are orange peel and Mexican chocolate. Anise is also one of the common flavor additives. After the mix simmers long enough for the piloncillo to dissolve, your cup of Café de Olla is ready for you to try. If you're part of the population that counts black licorice as one of your favorite candies, you might have found your new favorite coffee.
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