This mocha french press cold brew coffee recipe will change your life!
Cold brew has recently become all the rage for coffee lovers because it has such a smooth flavor. Cold brew coffee is never heated, so the acidity level is much less than regular brewed coffee. And having less acidity means it is easier on the stomach.
I shared this recipe on instagram stories the other day, everyone wanted the recipe!
First, let’s talk about how to make cold brew coffee in your french press! Then, I will share a super easy mocha cold brew recipe. Using a french press for cold brew is probably my favorite at home methods because it requires no other equipment.
How to Make Cold Brew in a French Press
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/3 cup – 1/2 cup ground coffee (your favorite)
- 12 oz of water
Directions:
For stronger coffee go with 1/2 cup.
1. Add your coffee grounds to the french press, pour over the water.
2. Put the french press to the fridge overnight (8-12 hours).
3. Press down the plunger slowly and pour into a jar you can keep in the fridge. Now you can use it for anything you want!
Cleaning Up Your French Press
After you pour your cold brew into a jar, it is important to clean up your french press right away. Luckily, it is really easy to do! First, I just dump the coffee grounds into a bowl. I save them for some neat things around the home. Get the list here.
Next, rinse the filter with hot water, making sure to spray out any leftover grounds. Set the it aside to dry completely before storing.
For the main portion, just wash with hot water and a little drop of soap. Allow both parts to dry completely before putting away. This prevents rust!
Now for this delicious mocha french press cold brew recipe (which is amazing)…
Mocha French Press Cold Brew Recipe
- 1/2 cup of french press cold brew**
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or your favorite)
- 1/2 tsp homemade chocolate extract**
- 1-2 tsp sweetener
- Ice
- Fill a glass with ice, then add 1/2 cup of cold brew. If you like it strong, add up to 3/4 cup cold brew.
- Add 1/2 cup almond milk, or your favorite type of milk.
- Add in the extract and sweetener, stir and enjoy!
- ** The amount of cold brew is up to you. I like about half and half, but you can increase to 3/4 cup.
- ** See post below for chocolate extract. You can also substitute chocolate syrup if you don't have the extract. Increase to about 2 tsp for that.
Chemist Tips on this Mocha Cold Brew:
Be sure to read this post about making your own chocolate extract! It adds the perfect amount of chocolate flavor. Is your extract not finished yet? Chocolate syrup is a good substitute for the extract.
Chocolate syrup isn’t as strong, you may need a few teaspoons or more. This cold brew has such a delicious and smooth flavor, it barely needs anything added to it.
This recipe tastes best with maple syrup or coconut sugar as the sweetener. If you want to make the best regular french press coffee, you can read my tips on this post!
Another at home method for cold brew is this one using jars and coffee filters .
Is this good for you??
Yes it is! First, it is dairy free. By using almond milk, not only is it creamier, but also great for anyone who can’t have dairy.
Like I mentioned above, cold brew is less acidic. For those who have issues with coffee hurting their stomachs, this is a great option.
Coffee also has health benefits! You can read all about the chemistry of coffee for your health in this post.
I hope you enjoy making this recipe! Be sure to tag #chemistrycachet on instagram if you make it! Also, follow us on instagram for more fun tips like this!
For Blended Cold Brew:
Enjoy!
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Alexis is an investigative chemist sharing her expertise in cleaning, skincare, gardening, and home hacks. She personally tests out products like the best skincare products or home products then shares not only the science behind how it works, but also her personal results. She is the mom of two living in Texas with her husband. Find her on Instagram for fantastic videos, tips, and behind the scenes.
Hey so that’s the French press you are using? Are those expensive? Do you recommend getting one? Thanks! ?
I love my french press! I bought mine on amazon for under $25. I think you would enjoy having one, it is so versatile too!
Oh my WORD this looks amazing! Tweeted and Pinned, my daughters are gonna freak out at this receipe. Also, I LOVE your little chemistry graphic for pinning. CUTE!!
Thanks Ruthie!! This recipe is so much fun to make and you can’t go wrong with a good cold brew 🙂
French press coffee is SOOOOO good! This sounds so amazing too. I love a good mocha! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
I agree! French press makes great coffee, I really love how good this cold brew turned out!!
YUM! I’ve been loving cold brew, and add in mocha and french press – yes please! Triple win 😀
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It is one of my favorite ways to have cold brew!! So delicious! And you can never go wrong with mocha 🙂
I am so excited I found this through Tuesday Talk! This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Emily! This is such a refreshing treat! One of my favorites 🙂 Hope you get to make it soon!
I’m so excited to try this! I’ve never made cold brew before, and didn’t realize it was easier on the stomach. I may have to make some tonight for the morning! Pinning this 🙂
I just love cold brew! So smooth and fun to make. I hope you got to make it 🙂
This looks fabulous! I’ve never made cold brew but I need to… I keep hearing how much better it is. And making my own chocolate extract sounds fun too!!!
Thanks for sharing with us at Delicious Dish Tuesday! I’m featuring this as my favorite for this week’s DDT. Please feel free to stop by and grab our “Featured Favorite” button, and brig more fab recipes our way! <3 Happy Tuesday!
Thanks some much Alesha! I will be stopping by to link up now 🙂 Have a great day!
Can’t wait to try your recipe. Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.
It is really good! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
I’ve never tried to make cold brew coffee before. It sounds delicious, though! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Allergy Free Thursdays, Alexis! Hope to see you back at this week’s party! 🙂
If you like coffee, you will definitely love cold brew! It’s wonderful!! Thanks Raia!! 🙂
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I’ve heard good things about them!