Mulled Wine Spiced French Press with Orange Zest
A cozy winter coffee with warm mulled wine spices and bright orange zest
January 1, 2025
Looking for a festive twist on your coffee routine? This Mulled Wine Spiced French Press combines the rich warmth of traditional mulled wine spices with smooth coffee and bright orange zest. It's like having your favorite winter drink meet your morning coffee!
This recipe is super simple to make in your French press. Using a medium-dark roast coffee as your base, we add classic mulled wine spices and a touch of red wine, finished with fresh orange zest. Perfect for holiday mornings or cozy winter evenings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This festive coffee creation brings together the best of both worlds! Here's why you'll love it:
- Perfect holiday drink that combines coffee and mulled wine flavors
- Easy to prepare in your French press
- Warming spices make it ideal for cold weather
- Customizable - can be made alcohol-free
Mulled Wine Spiced French Press with Orange Zest
A cozy winter coffee with warm mulled wine spices and bright orange zest
Mulled Wine Coffee, Spiced Coffee, French Press Coffee, Holiday Coffee, Winter Coffee, Orange Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Kettle
- Coffee grinder
- Microplane or zester
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons coarse ground medium-dark roast coffee
- 2 cups hot water (200°F)
- 2 oz red wine
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 allspice berries
- 1 star anise
- 1 orange, for zesting
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Add whole spices to the French press
- Add coarse ground coffee
- Pour hot water (200°F) over the coffee and spices
- Add red wine
- Let steep for 4 minutes
- Slowly press down the plunger
- Pour into warmed mugs
- Finish with fresh orange zest and honey if desired
Pro Tips
- Use fresh whole spices rather than ground for better flavor
- Don't let the coffee steep for more than 4 minutes to avoid bitterness
- Warm your serving mugs beforehand for the best temperature
- Zest the orange just before serving for the brightest aroma
Calories: 95kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 0.5g, Fat: 0g, Sodium: 5mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 10g, Iron: 0.5mg
Watch Video
Related Recipes
Summary
Cook Time:
PT4M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT9M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
