5 from 18 votes
French Press Cappuccino
The French Press Cappuccino blends coarsely ground coffee brewed in a French press with frothed milk to produce a creamy, layered coffee drink. Adding vanilla extract or flavored syrup during brewing customizes the flavor. The resulting beverage combines robust coffee notes with the smoothness of steamed milk foam, ideal for an at-home cappuccino experience without an espresso machine.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
35 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
French, Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coffee beans coarsely ground
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Or use desired amount of flavored coffee syrup + add after brewing, optional
- ½ cup milk Dairy or Non-Dairy, for frothing
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil, and then let it sit for 1 minute off-heat.
- Add coffee grounds to French press, add vanilla extract (if using), and then hot water. Add French press lid, but don't lower the plunger. Let sit 4 minutes. Lower plunger.
- While coffee is steeping, froth milk. If your milk frother cannot heat the milk-- bring the milk to a simmer before frothing.
- Divide coffee between 2 mugs. Top coffee with frothed milk, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
35kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
82mg
(2%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.