
Mulled Wine Spiced French Press with Dark Chocolate
A cozy French press coffee with mulled wine spices and rich dark chocolate
March 1, 2025
Love mulled wine? This warming coffee creation combines the festive flavors of traditional mulled wine spices with rich French press coffee and decadent dark chocolate. It's like Christmas morning in a cup, with notes of cinnamon, clove, and orange zest dancing with deep coffee flavors.
This recipe is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using a dark roast coffee in a French press creates the perfect bold base for the mulled spices, while melted dark chocolate adds luxurious richness. Perfect for holiday entertaining or any cozy winter evening.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This festive coffee creation will become your new winter favorite!
- Unique combination of mulled wine spices and coffee
- Super easy to make in a French press
- Perfect for entertaining during the holiday season
- Rich and warming without being overly sweet

Mulled Wine Spiced French Press with Dark Chocolate
A cozy French press coffee with mulled wine spices and rich dark chocolate
Mulled Wine Coffee, Spiced Coffee, French Press Coffee, Dark Chocolate Coffee, Holiday Coffee, Winter Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Kettle
- Coffee grinder
- Measuring spoons
- Serving mugs
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons coarsely ground dark roast coffee
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 star anise pods
- 1 orange peel strip
- 2 oz high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 16 oz hot water
- 2 tablespoons red wine (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Place ground coffee, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and orange peel in your French press
- Heat water to 200°F (just below boiling)
- Pour hot water over the coffee and spices
- Stir gently and let steep for 4 minutes
- Add chopped dark chocolate and stir
- Press down the plunger slowly
- If desired, add a splash of red wine and honey to each cup
- Serve immediately while hot
Pro Tips
- Use freshly ground dark roast coffee for the best flavor
- Warm your serving mugs with hot water before pouring the coffee
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- Don't over-steep the spices to avoid bitterness
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 12g, Iron: 2mg, Calcium: 25mg