Autumn Spice French Press with Roasted Chestnut Foam
A cozy autumn coffee with warm spices and creamy roasted chestnut foam on top
June 10, 2025
Looking for the perfect fall coffee experience? This Autumn Spice French Press combines rich medium-dark roast coffee with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom, topped with a dreamy roasted chestnut foam that'll make you feel like you're walking through a crisp autumn forest.
This coffee is surprisingly simple to make at home. The key is using freshly ground beans and letting them steep with the spices in your French press. The chestnut foam adds a nutty sweetness that perfectly complements the spiced coffee. It's perfect for those chilly autumn mornings or as an afternoon treat with some cookies.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite autumn coffee!
- Perfect blend of seasonal spices that'll warm you up
- Unique chestnut foam adds a creamy, nutty twist
- Easy to customize the spice levels to your taste
- Makes your kitchen smell amazing while brewing
Autumn Spice French Press with Roasted Chestnut Foam
A cozy autumn coffee with warm spices and creamy roasted chestnut foam on top
Autumn Coffee, Spiced Coffee, French Press Coffee, Chestnut Foam, Fall Drinks, Seasonal Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Milk frother or blender
- Measuring spoons
- Scale
Ingredients
- 40g medium-dark roast coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 500ml hot water (200°F/93°C)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
- 100ml roasted chestnut cream
- 2 tbsp milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Grind your coffee beans to a coarse consistency
- Add ground coffee and spices to your French press
- Pour hot water over the coffee and spices, stir gently
- Let steep for 4 minutes
- Meanwhile, warm chestnut cream with milk and blend until foamy
- Press the French press plunger down slowly
- Pour coffee into mugs and top with chestnut foam
- Garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon if desired
Pro Tips
- Use freshly ground coffee beans for the best flavor - grind them just before brewing
- Toast your spices in a dry pan for 30 seconds to enhance their flavors
- Make sure your chestnut cream is at room temperature for the best foam
- Let the coffee steep for exactly 4 minutes - any longer and it might become bitter
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 65mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 12g, Calcium: 85mg, Iron: 1mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT4M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT14M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
