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Coconut Spiced Coffee Punch
A tropical twist on your morning brew featuring rich French press coffee enhanced with creamy coconut milk, warming spices, and a touch of sweetness. This festive drink brings vacation vibes to your kitchen with its aromatic blend of cinnamon, cardamom, and vanilla that perfectly complements the coconut's natural richness.
12 min
2 servings
French Press
Instructions
Brewing Steps
- Prepare spice mixture: In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, cardamom, and sea salt. Set aside.
- Heat coconut milk: Gently warm coconut milk in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in vanilla extract and sweetener of choice. Keep warm.
- Brew coffee: Add coarsely ground coffee to French press. Pour hot water over grounds, ensuring all coffee is saturated. Stir gently and place lid on top.
- Steep: Let coffee steep for 4 minutes exactly.
- Press and combine: Slowly press plunger down. Pour hot coffee into serving mugs, filling about 2/3 full.
- Add coconut mixture: Top each mug with warm spiced coconut milk, leaving room for garnish.
- Garnish: Sprinkle remaining spice mixture and toasted coconut flakes on top.
Pro Tips
Pro Tips
- Coconut milk: Shake the can well before opening for best consistency
- Spice freshness: Use freshly ground spices for maximum flavor impact
- Temperature: Don't let coconut milk boil - it may separate
- Make ahead: Spice mixture can be prepared in larger batches and stored
- Variations: Try adding a dash of nutmeg or ginger for extra warmth
- Dairy-free: This recipe is naturally dairy-free when using plant-based sweeteners
Recipe Details
Coffee Amount:30g
Water Amount:400ml
Grind Size:Coarse
Water Temp:200°F
Prep Time:5 min
Ingredients
- coffee beans - 30g
- coconut milk (canned, full-fat) - 1/2 cup
- ground cinnamon - 1/4 tsp
- ground cardamom - 1/8 tsp
- vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
- brown sugar or maple syrup - 1-2 tbsp
- pinch of sea salt - 1 pinch
- toasted coconut flakes - 2 tbsp (for garnish)
Equipment Needed
- French press
- small saucepan
- whisk
- coffee grinder
- measuring spoons (optional)
- serving mugs