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Rwanda’s Highland Coffee Mocha

A rich, chocolatey mocha featuring bright Rwandan coffee with its signature berry notes. This comforting drink combines quality coffee with real cocoa and steamed milk for a café-style experience at home. Perfect for showcasing…

Difficulty

Beginner

Time

12 min

Serves

1

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Method

1

<h2>Brewing Steps</h2>

2

<ol><li><strong>Prepare the chocolate base</strong>: In your serving mug, whisk together cocoa powder, brown sugar, and vanilla extract with 2 tablespoons of hot water until smooth.</li><li><strong>Grind and brew</strong>: Coarsely grind your Rwandan coffee beans. Add grounds to French press, pour 200°F water over grounds, stir gently, and steep for 4 minutes.</li><li><strong>Heat the milk</strong>: While coffee brews, gently heat milk in a small saucepan until steaming (don't boil). Whisk vigorously or use a milk frother for foam.</li><li><strong>Combine</strong>: Press the French press plunger down slowly. Pour the hot coffee into your mug with the chocolate mixture and stir well.</li><li><strong>Finish</strong>: Top with the steamed milk and any foam. Stir gently and enjoy immediately.</li></ol>

Barista note: Taste before adjusting — a small change in grind, dose, ratio, or time usually makes the biggest difference.
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