However in the 17th century, Mexican búcaros – highly-polished earthenware pots made of fragrant red clay – served as both a container for water and food itself. These water vessels were made from a ...

Café de olla is a Mexican traditional beverage made of ground coffee, cinnamon, and piloncillo. The recipe takes its name from the utensil where it is prepared, a clay pot (olla de barro ...