Cardamom Vanilla Pour Over Bliss
A cozy cup of coffee with warming cardamom and sweet vanilla bean
January 15, 2025
Looking for a coffee that'll make your morning extra special? This cardamom vanilla pour-over combines aromatic cardamom pods with real vanilla bean for a coffee that's both comforting and exciting. It's like your regular cup of joe went on a spice market adventure!
This recipe is super simple to make at home. Using freshly ground medium-roast beans and whole cardamom pods creates the perfect balance of flavors. The vanilla bean adds a natural sweetness that pairs beautifully with the cardamom's warmth. Perfect for slow mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite coffee! Here's why:
- Natural flavors from real vanilla bean and cardamom (no artificial stuff!)
- Super easy to make with basic pour-over equipment
- Customizable sweetness levels to match your taste
- Amazing aroma that fills your whole kitchen
Cardamom Vanilla Pour Over Bliss
A cozy cup of coffee with warming cardamom and sweet vanilla bean
Pour Over Coffee, Cardamom Coffee, Vanilla Coffee, Spiced Coffee, Hot Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Scale
- Timer
Ingredients
- 20g medium-roast coffee beans
- 240ml filtered water
- 2 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- Optional: honey or sugar to taste
Instructions
- Heat filtered water to 200°F (93°C)
- Grind coffee beans to medium-coarse consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add crushed cardamom pods and vanilla bean scrapings to ground coffee
- Pour 50ml of hot water over grounds for blooming, wait 30 seconds
- Gradually pour remaining water in circular motion
- Allow all water to drain through (about 3-4 minutes)
- Remove filter and enjoy immediately
Pro Tips
- Crush cardamom pods just before brewing to release the freshest flavor
- Use filtered water heated to 200°F (93°C) for optimal extraction
- Grind coffee beans just before brewing for the best taste
- Split and scrape the vanilla bean ahead of time and store in an airtight container
Calories: 15kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 116mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 0g, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT4M
Servings:
1 cup (240ml)
Total Time:
PT9M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
