Birchwood Smoked AeroPress with Maple Crystal and Pine Nuts
A cozy smoked coffee with sweet maple and toasted pine nuts for a woodsy twist
January 28, 2025
Looking for a coffee that brings the outdoors in? This unique Birchwood Smoked AeroPress coffee combines the gentle smokiness of birchwood with sweet maple crystals and toasted pine nuts for a truly Nordic-inspired experience.
This creative brew comes together in minutes using your AeroPress and some simple smoking techniques. We use a medium-dark roast coffee that stands up beautifully to the smoke, while maple crystals add natural sweetness. Perfect for those crisp morning moments when you want something special.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your everyday coffee - it's an adventure in a cup! Here's why you'll love it:
- Unique woodsy flavor from real birchwood smoke
- Natural sweetness from pure maple crystals
- Quick smoking technique that's easier than you'd think
- Perfect balance of bold coffee and subtle smoke
Birchwood Smoked AeroPress with Maple Crystal and Pine Nuts
A cozy smoked coffee with sweet maple and toasted pine nuts for a woodsy twist
Smoked Coffee, AeroPress Coffee, Nordic Coffee, Maple Coffee, Pine Nut Coffee, Birchwood Smoke
Equipment
- AeroPress
- Coffee grinder
- Kitchen torch
- Small piece of birchwood
- Digital scale
- Kettle
Ingredients
- 17g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 200ml filtered water at 185°F
- 2 tsp maple crystals
- 1 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
- 1 small piece of birchwood for smoking
Instructions
- Heat birchwood chip with a torch until smoking lightly
- Place ground coffee in AeroPress and quickly cover with smoking birchwood chip for 30 seconds
- Remove chip and add 200ml hot water to the smoked grounds
- Stir gently and let steep for 1 minute
- Press coffee into your cup
- Add maple crystals and stir until dissolved
- Top with toasted pine nuts and serve immediately
Pro Tips
- Toast pine nuts just until fragrant - they can burn quickly
- Use medium-dark roast coffee for the best smoke compatibility
- Let the smoke cool slightly before brewing to avoid bitter notes
- Store maple crystals in an airtight container to prevent clumping
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 135mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 18g, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT3M
Servings:
1 cup
Total Time:
PT13M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
