Active Time

　　5 min

　　Total Time

　　15 min

　　If you normally take your coffee with milk, you'll find this particular recipe for black coffee a welcome change—the molasses and cinnamon give it a warm and slightly exotic depth that's simply irresistible. Be sure to use coffee that is not finely ground.

Ingredients

　　8 cups water

　　2/3 cup packed light brown sugar

　　1 teaspoon molasses

　　2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks

　　1 cup medium-grind coffee (not espresso)

　　Bring water, brown sugar, molasses, and cinnamon sticks to a boil in a 4-quart pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Stir in coffee and boil 5 minutes. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher or clean pot, discarding coffee grinds and cinnamon sticks.

　　Cooks' note:

　　Coffee can be made 3 hours ahead. Reheat over moderate heat (do not boil).