Star Anise Dark Chocolate Espresso with Jasmine
A rich espresso drink with dark chocolate and exotic star anise-jasmine notes
April 17, 2025
Love unique coffee flavors? This Star Anise Dark Chocolate Espresso with Jasmine combines rich espresso with velvety dark chocolate and exotic spices for a truly special coffee experience.
This cafe-style drink is surprisingly easy to make at home. Using dark roasted espresso beans as your base, the star anise adds a subtle licorice note while jasmine tea brings delicate floral hints. Perfect for when you want to treat yourself to something extraordinary.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Discover why this unique coffee creation will become your new favorite:
- Complex flavor profile that combines chocolate, spice, and floral notes
- Easy to customize the strength of each flavor
- Perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress guests
- Can be enjoyed hot or over ice for year-round enjoyment
Star Anise Dark Chocolate Espresso with Jasmine
A rich espresso drink with dark chocolate and exotic star anise-jasmine notes
Star Anise Coffee, Dark Chocolate Espresso, Jasmine Coffee, Spiced Coffee, Hot Coffee, Gourmet Coffee
Equipment
- Espresso machine
- Tea brewing equipment
- Small pan for toasting
- Coffee cup
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso
- 1 star anise pod
- 1 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 2 oz jasmine tea, strongly brewed
- 1/4 cup hot water
- Optional: 1 tbsp honey or sugar to taste
Instructions
- Brew jasmine tea and set aside
- Lightly toast star anise pod in a dry pan until fragrant
- Pull two shots of espresso
- In a serving cup, combine chopped dark chocolate with hot espresso
- Stir until chocolate is completely melted
- Add the toasted star anise pod
- Pour in the jasmine tea
- Stir gently and let steep for 2 minutes
- Remove star anise pod before serving
- Add sweetener if desired
Pro Tips
- Use freshly ground dark roast espresso beans for the best flavor
- Steep the jasmine tea separately and add it last to prevent bitterness
- Toast the star anise briefly to enhance its aromatic qualities
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher) for the richest taste
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 12mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 15g, Iron: 2mg, Calcium: 25mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
