Maple-Smoked French Press with Burnt Caramel and Sea Salt
A cozy French press coffee with sweet maple smoke and rich burnt caramel
January 27, 2025
Love unique coffee experiences? This Maple-Smoked French Press takes your morning brew to new heights with sweet maple smoke and rich burnt caramel, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt that makes every sip pop with flavor.
This creative coffee drink is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using medium-dark roast beans and our smoking technique, you'll create layers of flavor that work perfectly together. The burnt caramel adds depth while sea salt brings out the sweetness. Perfect for weekend mornings when you want something special.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready for a coffee experience that'll wow your taste buds! Here's why you'll love it:
- Unique smoking technique adds amazing maple flavor
- Perfect balance of sweet, bitter, and salty
- Simple ingredients but impressive results
- Great for entertaining and special occasions
Maple-Smoked French Press with Burnt Caramel and Sea Salt
A cozy French press coffee with sweet maple smoke and rich burnt caramel
French Press Coffee, Maple Smoked Coffee, Caramel Coffee, Gourmet Coffee, Sea Salt Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Small heat-safe container
- Small saucepan
- Coffee grinder
- Kitchen scale
- Thermometer
Ingredients
- 30g medium-dark roast coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 500ml filtered water, just off boil (200°F)
- 2 tablespoons maple wood chips
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 2 tablespoons water (for caramel)
Instructions
- Place maple wood chips in a small heat-safe container and light them until smoking
- Cover ground coffee in French press with smoke for 2 minutes
- Meanwhile, make burnt caramel by heating sugar in a small pan until dark amber
- Carefully add 2 tablespoons water to caramel and stir until smooth
- Add hot water to smoked grounds in French press
- Steep for 4 minutes, then press
- Add 1-2 teaspoons burnt caramel sauce to each cup
- Top with a pinch of flaky sea salt
Pro Tips
- Use medium-dark roast beans for the best flavor balance
- Make sure your maple wood chips are food-grade and untreated
- Let the caramel get slightly darker than you think - it adds complexity
- Use flaky sea salt for the best texture and presentation
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Sodium: 240mg, Potassium: 116mg, Sugar: 41g, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 0.4mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT8M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT18M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
