Cardamom Rose French Press with Pistachio Cream
A dreamy coffee treat with fragrant cardamom and rose, topped with creamy pistachio foam
January 31, 2025
Love exotic flavors in your coffee? This Cardamom Rose French Press combines aromatic Middle Eastern spices with delicate rose and rich coffee for a drink that's both cozy and sophisticated.
This recipe is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using a medium-dark roast coffee as your base, the cardamom and rose water create a beautiful harmony, while the homemade pistachio cream adds a nutty, luxurious finish. Perfect for slow weekend mornings or entertaining guests.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary cup of coffee! Here's why you'll fall in love with it:
- Perfect blend of exotic flavors
- Creamy pistachio foam adds luxury
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Great for both special occasions and quiet mornings
Cardamom Rose French Press with Pistachio Cream
A dreamy coffee treat with fragrant cardamom and rose, topped with creamy pistachio foam
Cardamom Coffee, Rose Coffee, French Press Coffee, Pistachio Cream, Middle Eastern Coffee, Indian Coffee, Spiced Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Food processor
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring spoons
- Kitchen scale (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons medium-dark roast coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 2 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 16 oz hot water (200°F)
- 1/2 teaspoon food-grade rose water
- For the pistachio cream:
- 1/4 cup raw pistachios, shelled and unsalted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Pinch of salt
- Dried rose petals for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add ground coffee and crushed cardamom pods to your French press
- Pour hot water over the grounds, stir gently
- Let steep for 4 minutes
- While coffee steeps, blend pistachios in a food processor until finely ground
- Mix ground pistachios with heavy cream, honey, and salt
- Whip pistachio cream mixture until soft peaks form
- Press down the French press plunger slowly
- Add rose water to the brewed coffee and stir
- Pour into cups and top with pistachio cream
- Garnish with dried rose petals if desired
Pro Tips
- Grind your cardamom pods fresh for the best flavor
- Use food-grade rose water - a little goes a long way
- Chill your pistachio cream mixture before whipping for better foam
- Store leftover pistachio cream in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 44mg, Sodium: 89mg, Potassium: 201mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 482IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 56mg, Iron: 1mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT20M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
