Cardamom Rosewater Cold Brew with Pistachio Cream

A dreamy cold brew with fragrant cardamom and delicate rosewater topped with creamy pistachio

Love exotic flavors in your coffee? This Middle Eastern-inspired cold brew combines aromatic cardamom and delicate rosewater with smooth coffee, all topped with a silky pistachio cream that'll make your taste buds dance!

This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that's cold brewed for 16 hours to create a smooth base. The cardamom and rosewater add gentle complexity, while the homemade pistachio cream creates a luxurious finish. Perfect for warm afternoons or special brunches.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This isn't your ordinary cold brew! Here's why you'll fall in love with it:

Unique Middle Eastern flavors that transform regular coffee into something special
Make-ahead friendly - prep the cold brew and cream in advance
Naturally dairy-free option with the nut-based cream
Perfectly balanced sweetness and aromatics

Cardamom Rosewater Cold Brew with Pistachio Cream

A dreamy cold brew with fragrant cardamom and delicate rosewater topped with creamy pistachio

Cold Brew Coffee, Middle Eastern Coffee, Cardamom Coffee, Pistachio Cream, Rosewater Coffee, Dairy-Free Coffee

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Equipment

Large glass jar
Paper coffee filters
Fine-mesh strainer
Blender
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

1/2 cup coarsely ground medium-dark roast coffee
2 cups filtered water
4 green cardamom pods, crushed
1-2 tsp food-grade rosewater
1 cup raw pistachios, shelled
1 cup filtered water (for cream)
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Pinch of salt
Crushed pistachios for garnish

Instructions

Combine ground coffee, crushed cardamom pods, and 2 cups water in a large jar
Steep in refrigerator for 16 hours
Strain coffee mixture twice through paper filters
For pistachio cream: Soak pistachios in hot water for 30 minutes
Drain pistachios and blend with 1 cup fresh water until very smooth
Strain pistachio mixture through fine-mesh strainer
Mix strained cold brew with rosewater to taste
Pour over ice and top with pistachio cream
Garnish with crushed pistachios

Pro Tips

**Grind your cardamom pods fresh** for the most aromatic flavor
**Use high-quality rosewater** - look for culinary-grade options
**Strain the cold brew twice** through a paper filter for the cleanest taste
**Toast the pistachios** before making the cream for enhanced flavor
**Store pistachio cream** separately for up to 3 days in the fridge

Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Sodium: 95mg, Potassium: 285mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 2mg

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Healthy

Beverage

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Middle Eastern