Chai-Spiced Maple AeroPress with Cream
A cozy coffee treat with warm chai spices and sweet maple goodness
April 25, 2025
Love chai tea and coffee? This Chai-Spiced Maple AeroPress combines the best of both worlds! Rich coffee meets warming chai spices and sweet maple syrup for a drink that'll make your taste buds dance.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee brewed in an AeroPress, enhanced with a homemade chai spice blend and pure maple syrup. The cream adds a silky finish that brings all the flavors together perfectly. It's great for slow weekend mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This coffee recipe brings together classic chai spices with smooth AeroPress coffee for an unforgettable drink. Here's why you'll love it:
- Perfect balance of coffee and chai spices
- Quick and easy to make in under 5 minutes
- Customizable spice levels to suit your taste
- Natural sweetness from real maple syrup
Chai-Spiced Maple AeroPress with Cream
A cozy coffee treat with warm chai spices and sweet maple goodness
Chai Coffee, Maple Coffee, AeroPress Coffee, Spiced Coffee, Hot Coffee, Coffee with Cream
Equipment
- AeroPress
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Small bowl for spices
- Spoon
- Coffee mug
Ingredients
- 17g medium-dark roast coffee beans, freshly ground
- 200ml hot water (195-205°F)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Pinch of ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ground spices together in a small bowl
- Heat water to 195-205°F
- Place AeroPress filter in cap and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee and spice mixture to AeroPress
- Pour hot water over coffee and spices
- Stir gently for 10 seconds
- Attach cap and let steep for 1 minute
- Press slowly for about 30 seconds
- Add maple syrup and stir to combine
- Top with warmed cream and a sprinkle of chai spice blend
Pro Tips
- Use freshly ground coffee for the best flavor
- Toast your spices briefly before mixing for enhanced aroma
- Choose grade A dark maple syrup for richer flavor
- Warm your cream slightly before adding to prevent temperature shock
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 28mg, Potassium: 135mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 15g, Calcium: 84mg, Iron: 1mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT2M
Servings:
1 serving (8 oz)
Total Time:
PT5M
Prep. Time:
PT3M
