I didn’t make this coffee for weight loss.
I made it because I didn’t know what else to do with my morning.
The house was too quiet. The weather couldn’t decide. And I’d already opened the window, then shut it again. Twice.
So I reached for the French press.
And Martha—true to form—didn’t give me fluff. Just heat, water, ground beans, and something steady.
It didn’t make me lighter. But it made the day feel less heavy.
What the Original Looked Like
She keeps it clean.
Just coffee. Hot water. A press.
No syrups, no froth. Just two tablespoons of grounds per cup of hot water. Pour, steep, press, sip.
It’s not meant to dazzle. It’s meant to wake you up without shaking you.
And when you do it her way—boil, wait, stir, press—it works.
Not just in your cup, but in your chest. Something unclenches.
What I Did Differently
Used cinnamon in the grounds—just a pinch.
Added a splash of almond milk after pouring.
Let it steep for 5 minutes instead of 4, but not on purpose. I got distracted staring at the steam.
The Way It Happened in My Kitchen
The kettle hissed. The beans bloomed.
The smell wrapped itself around the kitchen like a second sweater.
I stirred the grounds with a wooden spoon I’ve had since before Mae. The one with the burn mark near the handle.
The press let the light through like stained glass. I watched the layers settle.
And when I pressed, slow and steady, I felt the kind of quiet pride that usually only comes with making your bed after a hard week.
A Few Things I Learned While It Brewed
Cinnamon is a small rebellion that doesn’t need permission.
Silence and steam can feel like progress.
And sometimes “weight loss” means letting go of noise, not pounds.
What I Did With the Extras
Poured the rest into a mason jar and stuck it in the fridge for later.
Drank it cold with oat milk after a walk I didn’t mean to take.
Didn’t log it. Didn’t count it. Just drank it.
Would I Make It Again?
Yes.
Not for the burn. For the quiet.
That’s As Much As I Remember
The spoon clinked. The light shifted.
And the cup stayed warm long enough for me to remember I’m still here.
If you want something stronger, I made Martha’s espresso brownies once and forgot what time it was. This is the opposite. And that’s okay.
FAQs
depends what you’re losing. if it’s noise and clutter—yes. if it’s pounds, maybe. but that’s not the only thing that matters.
it helps. but you can use any method. just keep it slow, and keep it real.
you can. but it won’t give you the same pause. and this one’s about the pause.
no. but if it makes it feel more like yours, add a splash. almond, oat, whatever whispers “comfort.”
yes. keep it in a jar in the fridge. heat gently. don’t rush it twice.
Martha Stewart’s Coffee Weight Loss Recipe – Nell’s Version
Description
Strong, quiet, and made with intention. Like a truth you sip instead of say.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the water. bring to a boil, then let it rest for 2 minutes. it needs to cool slightly before it gives you its best.
- Warm the French press. swirl a little hot water in the carafe, then pour it out. just a small kindness to your coffee.
- Add the coffee. place the grounds in the carafe. maybe a pinch of cinnamon, if you feel bold.
- Pour in the water. slow and steady. no splashing. stir once with something wooden.
- Let it steep for 4 minutes. don’t touch it. let it sit. breathe while it brews.
- Press the plunger down slowly. steady pressure, no rush. the silence helps.
- Pour and drink. no toppings. no guilt. just you and the mug.