Dark Forest Pour Over with Black Cherry and Cocoa
A rich pour-over coffee with decadent black cherry and dark chocolate flavors
April 24, 2025
Love dark chocolate and cherries? This Dark Forest Pour Over combines bold coffee with sweet black cherry syrup and rich cocoa for a dessert-like coffee experience that'll make your taste buds dance!
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee brewed using the pour-over method, which brings out the deep chocolate notes. The black cherry syrup adds natural sweetness while the cocoa powder creates a smooth, velvety finish. Perfect for those moments when you want something special but not too sweet.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this unique coffee creation!
- Perfect balance of chocolate and fruit flavors
- Easy to customize the sweetness level
- Works great with any medium-dark roast coffee
- Makes an impressive drink for coffee lovers
Dark Forest Pour Over with Black Cherry and Cocoa
A rich pour-over coffee with decadent black cherry and dark chocolate flavors
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Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Gooseneck kettle
- Scale
- Serving mug
Ingredients
- 22g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 350ml filtered water at 200°F
- 15ml black cherry syrup
- 5g unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee to filter and create a small well in the center
- Pour 50ml hot water in circular motion and let bloom for 30 seconds
- Gradually add remaining water in circular motions
- In your serving mug, combine black cherry syrup and cocoa powder
- Pour the brewed coffee over the syrup mixture
- Stir gently to combine and add a tiny pinch of salt
- Serve immediately while hot
Pro Tips
- Use filtered water heated to 200°F (93°C) for optimal extraction
- Grind coffee beans just before brewing for the freshest flavor
- Warm your mug beforehand to maintain the perfect temperature
- Look for natural black cherry syrup without artificial flavors
Calories: 145kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 55mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 22g, Iron: 1mg, Potassium: 185mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT4M
Servings:
1 serving (12 oz)
Total Time:
PT9M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
