Chai Spiced French Press with a Splash of Milk
A cozy coffee blend with warm chai spices and creamy milk - pure comfort in a cup!
January 13, 2025
Love chai tea and coffee? This French press recipe brings you the best of both worlds by infusing rich coffee with classic Indian chai spices. The result is a perfectly balanced drink that's both bold and comforting.
This recipe is super simple to make at home. Just combine freshly ground medium-dark roast coffee with warming spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, then brew it all in your French press. A splash of warm milk makes it extra cozy - perfect for slow mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This chai-spiced coffee is a game-changer! Here's why you'll love it:
- Perfect blend of coffee and traditional chai spices
- Super easy to make with basic kitchen tools
- Customizable spice levels to match your taste
- Works great with any milk alternative
Chai Spiced French Press with a Splash of Milk
A cozy coffee blend with warm chai spices and creamy milk - pure comfort in a cup!
Chai Coffee, Spiced Coffee, French Press Coffee, Indian Coffee, Chai Latte, Hot Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Measuring spoons
- Small saucepan for milk
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons coarsely ground coffee
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 16 oz hot water (200°F)
- 4 oz warm milk of choice
Instructions
- Combine ground coffee with all spices in your French press
- Heat water to 200°F (just below boiling)
- Pour hot water over coffee and spices
- Gently stir the top layer
- Place plunger on top and let steep for 4 minutes
- Slowly press plunger down
- Heat milk separately
- Pour coffee into cups and add warm milk to taste
Pro Tips
- Use freshly ground coffee for the best flavor - grind should be coarse like sea salt
- Toast your whole spices briefly before grinding for enhanced aroma
- Heat your milk separately - don't add cold milk to hot coffee
- Let the coffee steep for exactly 4 minutes for optimal extraction
Calories: 45kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 40mg, Potassium: 120mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 3g, Calcium: 80mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT4M
Servings:
2 cups
Total Time:
PT9M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
