
Mulled Wine Spiced French Press with Star Anise
A cozy mulled wine coffee with warm spices and star anise magic
April 24, 2025
Love mulled wine? This creative coffee blend brings together the best of both worlds - rich French press coffee infused with classic mulled wine spices and the elegant touch of star anise. It's like enjoying your favorite holiday drink with an energizing coffee twist!
This warming drink is super simple to make at home. Just combine a dark roast coffee with mulled wine spices in your French press, let it steep to perfection, and enjoy. The star anise adds a subtle licorice note that perfectly complements the other spices. Perfect for holiday mornings or cozy winter evenings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to experience a unique coffee creation that combines classic holiday flavors with your daily brew!
- Perfect holiday drink that combines coffee and mulled wine flavors
- Super easy to make with just a French press
- Warming spice blend that's perfect for cold weather
- Unique star anise finish adds elegant complexity

Mulled Wine Spiced French Press with Star Anise
A cozy mulled wine coffee with warm spices and star anise magic
Mulled Wine Coffee, Spiced Coffee, French Press Coffee, Star Anise Coffee, Holiday Coffee, Winter Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Kettle
- Coffee grinder
- Measuring spoons
- Serving cups
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons coarsely ground dark roast coffee
- 2 whole star anise pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 2 strips of orange zest
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 16 oz hot water (just off boiling)
- 2 oz red wine (optional)
Instructions
- Add ground coffee, star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, and orange zest to your French press
- Pour hot water (just off boiling) over the coffee and spices
- Stir gently and let steep for 4 minutes
- Press down the plunger slowly
- If desired, add honey and a splash of red wine to each cup
- Serve hot, garnished with a fresh star anise pod
Pro Tips
- Use a dark roast coffee for the best flavor balance with the spices
- Don't over-steep the spices to avoid bitterness
- Warm your serving cups beforehand for the best experience
- Store leftover spice mix in an airtight container for future use
Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 116mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 16g, Iron: 0.5mg