A rich, chocolatey mocha featuring bright Rwandan coffee with its signature berry notes. This comforting drink combines quality coffee with real cocoa and steamed milk for a café-style experience at home. Perfect for showcasing Rwanda’s exceptional highland beans while creating an indulgent treat that balances coffee’s natural acidity with smooth chocolate richness.
MethodFrench Press
Prep time5
Coffee22g
Water200ml
Grind sizeCoarse
Water temp200°F
Instructions
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<h2>Brewing Steps</h2> <ol><li><strong>Prepare the chocolate base</strong>: In your serving mug, whisk together cocoa powder, brown sugar, and vanilla extract with 2 tablespoons of hot water until smooth.</li><li><strong>Grind and brew</strong>: Coarsely grind your Rwandan coffee beans. Add grounds to French press, pour 200°F water over grounds, stir gently, and steep for 4 minutes.</li><li><strong>Heat the milk</strong>: While coffee brews, gently heat milk in a small saucepan until steaming (don't boil). Whisk vigorously or use a milk frother for foam.</li><li><strong>Combine</strong>: Press the French press plunger down slowly. Pour the hot coffee into your mug with the chocolate mixture and stir well.</li><li><strong>Finish</strong>: Top with the steamed milk and any foam. Stir gently and enjoy immediately.</li></ol>