Hemp Coffee (Serves 4)
Prep Time: 5 mins
Brew Time: Varies by method
Total Time: 10 mins
Why You’ll Love It:
✅ Adds 3g protein per cup (from hemp seeds)
✅ Dairy-free creaminess with hemp milk
✅ Toasted hemp flavor complements coffee’s bitterness
✅ No special equipment needed
Ingredients:
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¾ cup premium coffee beans (medium-dark roast recommended)
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¼ cup toasted hemp seeds (finely ground)
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4 cups purified water
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Raw cane sugar or maple syrup to taste
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Hemp milk or soy milk to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Prep the Hemp-Coffee Blend
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Grind coffee beans to your preferred consistency.
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Finely grind toasted hemp seeds (or use pre-milled).
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Mix ground coffee + hemp seeds thoroughly.
2. Brew
French Press Method:
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Add mix to press, pour hot water (200°F), steep 4 mins, then plunge.
Drip Machine:
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Use as you would regular ground coffee.
Espresso Machine:
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Pack into portafilter and pull shots (hemp may reduce crema slightly).
3. Serve
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Sweeten with raw sugar or maple syrup if desired.
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Add hemp milk for creamy texture.
Pro Tips:
🔹 Flavor Boost: Toast hemp seeds in a dry pan until fragrant before grinding.
🔹 Stronger Hemp Taste: Use ⅓ cup hemp seeds.
🔹 Cold Brew Option: Steep blend in cold water for 12+ hours.
Health Benefits:
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Hemp seeds: Complete protein + omega-3s for brain health
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Coffee: Antioxidants + mental focus
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Dairy-free: Easier digestion than cream
Serving Suggestions:
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Morning: Pair with hemp granola
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Iced Version: Pour over ice with cinnamon hemp milk foam
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Dessert Coffee: Add cacao nibs + hemp whipped cream
Fun Fact:
Hemp seeds’ nutty, earthy notes naturally complement coffee’s bitterness—similar to how chocolate does in a mocha!
Storage Note:
Store extra hemp-coffee grind mix in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
"It’s not just coffee—it’s liquid fuel with benefits." ⚡
