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Golden Spiced Yemeni Mocha

A luxurious coffee inspired by traditional Yemeni brewing, featuring rich chocolate notes enhanced with warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon. This comforting drink combines the bold flavors of dark roast coffee with golden turmeric…

Difficulty

Intermediate

Time

18 min

Serves

2

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Method

1

<h2>Brewing Instructions</h2>

2

<ol><li><strong>Prepare spice mixture</strong>: In a small bowl, combine cocoa powder, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, and black pepper. Mix well.</li><li><strong>Heat water</strong>: Bring water to 200°F and let cool for 30 seconds after boiling.</li><li><strong>Add coffee and spices</strong>: Place coarsely ground coffee in French press, then add the spice mixture on top.</li><li><strong>Bloom</strong>: Pour a small amount of hot water (about 50ml) over grounds, stir gently, and let bloom for 30 seconds.</li><li><strong>Full brew</strong>: Add remaining hot water, stir once more, and place lid on press without plunging.</li><li><strong>Steep</strong>: Let steep for 4 minutes.</li><li><strong>Prepare milk</strong>: While coffee steeps, gently warm milk in a small saucepan until steaming (don't boil).</li><li><strong>Press and serve</strong>: Slowly press down plunger, pour coffee into mugs, stir in honey, and top with warm milk.</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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