Mulled Wine Spice French Press with Orange Peel
A cozy mulled wine coffee with warm winter spices and bright orange zest
April 17, 2025
Love mulled wine? This creative French press coffee brings those beloved holiday flavors to your morning cup. We've combined rich medium-dark roast coffee with classic mulled wine spices and fresh orange peel for a festive twist on your regular brew.
This recipe is super simple to make in your French press. Just add whole spices and orange peel to your ground coffee, pour hot water, and let the magic happen. We recommend using a full-bodied medium-dark roast coffee to stand up to the bold spices. Perfect for holiday mornings or winter afternoons!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to experience your coffee in a whole new way!
- Unique holiday flavor combination brings mulled wine notes to coffee
- Super easy to make in a French press
- Perfect winter warmer for cold mornings
- Customizable spice levels to suit your taste
Mulled Wine Spice French Press with Orange Peel
A cozy mulled wine coffee with warm winter spices and bright orange zest
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Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Measuring spoons
- Vegetable peeler (for orange peel)
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons medium-dark roast coffee, coarsely ground
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 star anise pods
- 1 strip of fresh orange peel (about 2 inches long)
- 2 cups hot water (200°F)
- 1 whole allspice berry
Instructions
- Warm your French press by rinsing it with hot water
- Add the coarsely ground coffee to the French press
- Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, allspice, and orange peel
- Pour hot water (200°F) over the coffee and spices
- Stir gently to combine
- Let steep for 4 minutes
- Slowly press the plunger down
- Pour immediately and enjoy
Pro Tips
- Use whole spices rather than ground for better flavor and easier filtering
- Warm your French press with hot water before brewing for optimal temperature
- Fresh orange peel works best - avoid dried peel for this recipe
- Don't press the plunger too quickly to allow proper extraction
Calories: 5kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 0g, Fat: 0g, Sodium: 4mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 0g
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT4M
Servings:
2 cups
Total Time:
PT9M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
