Blood Orange and Star Anise AeroPress
A refreshing iced coffee with zesty blood orange and exotic star anise
February 3, 2025
Love unique coffee flavors? This Blood Orange and Star Anise AeroPress coffee combines bright citrus notes with subtle licorice-like spice for a refreshing and sophisticated drink that'll wake up your taste buds!
This recipe uses medium-roast coffee brewed through an AeroPress, creating a smooth base that perfectly complements the blood orange's natural sweetness and star anise's gentle warmth. It's super quick to make and perfect for sunny mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your average iced coffee! Here's why you'll love it:
- Unique flavor combination of citrus and spice
- Quick and easy to make in under 5 minutes
- Naturally sweetened with blood orange juice
- Refreshing and perfect for warm days
Blood Orange and Star Anise AeroPress
A refreshing iced coffee with zesty blood orange and exotic star anise
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Equipment
- AeroPress
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Citrus juicer
- Tall glass
- Stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 18g medium-roast coffee beans, freshly ground
- 200ml hot water (200°F/93°C)
- 1 medium blood orange, juiced
- 1 whole star anise pod
- Ice cubes
- Blood orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- Set up your AeroPress in the inverted position with a paper filter
- Add freshly ground coffee to the AeroPress
- Pour hot water over the grounds and stir gently
- Let steep for 1 minute
- While coffee steeps, juice the blood orange
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes
- After steeping, attach filter cap and flip AeroPress onto your glass
- Press slowly to extract coffee
- Add blood orange juice and stir
- Add star anise pod and let infuse for 1 minute, then remove
- Garnish with a blood orange slice and serve immediately
Pro Tips
- Use freshly ground coffee for the best flavor
- Chill your glass beforehand for an extra-refreshing drink
- Choose ripe blood oranges that feel heavy for their size
- Remove the star anise after 1 minute to avoid overpowering the drink
Calories: 45kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 200mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin C: 70mg, Calcium: 40mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT2M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT5M
Prep. Time:
PT3M
