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This vegan-friendly French Press Cappuccino is flavored with vanilla extract, topped with frothed milk or coconut milk, and is ready in about 5 minutes! No espresso-maker required.
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5 from 9 votes

French Press Cappuccino

Learn how to make a French press cappuccino or latte, without any espresso maker! All you need is a French press, a milk frother, coffee grounds, and milk.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: French, Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 35kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coarsely ground coffee beans
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) Or use desired amount of flavored coffee syrup + add after brewing
  • ½ cup milk for frothing Dairy or Non-Dairy

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 82mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Calcium: 71mg