Salted Dark Chocolate Peppercorn Pour Over
A rich coffee treat with dark chocolate, sea salt, and a surprising kick of black peppercorn
June 4, 2025
Love dark chocolate and adventure? This unique pour-over coffee combines the deep richness of dark chocolate with a subtle hint of black peppercorn and finishing touch of sea salt. It's an exciting twist that'll wake up your taste buds!
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that pairs perfectly with the chocolate's intensity. The peppercorn adds a gentle warmth while the sea salt brings out the chocolate's sweetness. It's perfect for those mornings when you want something special or as an after-dinner treat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary chocolate coffee! Here's why you'll love it:
- Perfect balance of sweet and savory
- Unique peppercorn kick that enhances the coffee's natural flavors
- Simple to make with regular kitchen ingredients
- Great conversation starter at brunches or dinner parties
Salted Dark Chocolate Peppercorn Pour Over
A rich coffee treat with dark chocolate, sea salt, and a surprising kick of black peppercorn
Pour Over Coffee, Dark Chocolate Coffee, Peppercorn Coffee, Salted Chocolate Coffee, Specialty Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Scale
- Pepper grinder
Ingredients
- 20g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 240ml hot water (205°F)
- 15g dark chocolate (70% or higher), finely chopped
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black peppercorn
- 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee to filter and create a small well in the center
- Pour 50ml of hot water for blooming, wait 30 seconds
- Continue pouring water in circular motions until reaching 240ml
- Place chopped chocolate in serving cup
- Let brewed coffee drip directly onto chocolate
- Stir until chocolate is completely melted
- Add freshly ground peppercorn
- Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt
Pro Tips
- Use freshly ground black peppercorns for the best flavor impact
- Choose a chocolate with 70% cocoa content or higher for optimal richness
- Bloom your coffee grounds for 30 seconds before continuing the pour over
- Add the salt last to control the amount and prevent over-salting
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Sodium: 580mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 12g, Iron: 2mg, Calcium: 25mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT3M
Servings:
1 serving (12 oz)
Total Time:
PT8M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
