Dark Forest French Press with Pine-Infused Cream
A cozy forest-inspired coffee with creamy pine-infused cream and rich dark roast
January 6, 2025
Love the smell of pine trees on a crisp morning? This Dark Forest French Press brings the wilderness to your cup! Fresh pine-infused cream adds a gentle woodsy note to rich, dark-roasted coffee for a truly unique morning brew.
This recipe is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using a quality dark roast coffee and our easy pine cream infusion method, you'll create a drink that's both bold and smooth. Perfect for winter mornings or whenever you need a taste of the great outdoors.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready for a coffee experience that brings the forest to your cup!
- Unique forest-inspired flavor that's subtle and sophisticated
- Easy infusion method that takes just minutes of active prep
- Perfect winter drink that warms you from the inside out
- Customizable strength based on your coffee preferences
Dark Forest French Press with Pine-Infused Cream
A cozy forest-inspired coffee with creamy pine-infused cream and rich dark roast
Dark Roast Coffee, French Press Coffee, Pine-Infused Cream, Forest Coffee, Winter Coffee, Specialty Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Small saucepan
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Kitchen scale
- Timer
Ingredients
- 40g dark roast coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 500ml hot water (200°F/93°C)
- 240ml heavy cream
- 2 fresh pine sprigs (about 4-inches each)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Heat cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat.
- Add pine sprigs to the cream, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain the cream and refrigerate until completely cool.
- Grind coffee beans to a coarse consistency.
- Add ground coffee to preheated French press.
- Pour hot water over grounds, stir gently.
- Let steep for 4 minutes.
- Press plunger down slowly.
- Pour coffee into mugs and top with pine-infused cream.
- Add honey if desired and serve immediately.
Pro Tips
- Use fresh pine needles from edible pine species only - Douglas Fir or Spruce tips work best
- Warm your French press with hot water before brewing for optimal temperature
- Let the pine cream cool completely before using to prevent curdling
- Store any leftover pine cream in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 55mg, Sodium: 30mg, Potassium: 125mg, Sugar: 6g, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT10M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT25M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
