Maple-Smoked French Press with Brown Butter Foam

A cozy French press coffee with sweet maple smoke and creamy brown butter foam

Love fancy coffee shop drinks? This Maple-Smoked French Press takes your morning brew to new heights with sweet maple smoke and a silky brown butter foam that melts perfectly into your cup. It's like breakfast in Vermont, but in coffee form!

This recipe is easier than it sounds - just smoke your water with maple chips, brew in a French press using medium-dark roast beans, and top with homemade brown butter foam. Perfect for weekend mornings when you want to treat yourself to something special.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Get ready for a coffee experience that'll make your morning extra special!

Unique maple smoking technique adds natural sweetness
Brown butter foam creates a rich, nutty finish
Simple ingredients but impressive results
Perfect weekend project for coffee enthusiasts

Maple-Smoked French Press with Brown Butter Foam

A cozy French press coffee with sweet maple smoke and creamy brown butter foam

French Press Coffee, Maple Smoke, Brown Butter, Specialty Coffee, Coffee Recipe, Smoked Coffee

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Equipment

French press
Smoking gun
Maple wood chips
Milk frother
Small saucepan
Coffee grinder

Ingredients

4 tablespoons medium-dark roast coffee beans, coarsely ground
16 oz filtered water
2 tablespoons maple wood chips
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup whole milk

Instructions

Heat wood chips in a smoking gun and smoke the filtered water in a covered container for 2 minutes
Brown butter in a small saucepan until golden and nutty, about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature
Combine cooled brown butter with milk and froth using a milk frother until light and airy
Add ground coffee to French press
Pour smoked water over coffee grounds
Steep for 4 minutes
Press plunger down slowly
Pour coffee into cups and top with brown butter foam