Colombian Tinto

Name: Colombian Tinto
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 1.5 cups water; 3 tbsp Colombian ground coffee (finely ground); 1 tbsp sugar (optional)

Strong, rich black coffee served in a small cup. The traditional Colombian way to enjoy coffee, perfect for starting the day.

10 minEasyServes 25 cal/serving

ColombianNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVeganStandard

Ingredients

1.5 cups water
3 tbsp Colombian ground coffee (finely ground)
1 tbsp sugar (optional)

Instructions

1

Bring 1.5 cups water to a boil in a small pot or kettle.
2

Place 3 tbsp Colombian ground coffee (finely ground) in a coffee filter or traditional cloth strainer (colador).
3

Slowly pour the hot water over the Colombian ground coffee (finely ground), allowing it to drip into your cup.
4

Add 1 tbsp sugar (optional) to taste if desired, though traditionally it's served black.
5

Serve immediately in a small cup and enjoy the rich, bold flavor.

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