Coconut Chai Pour Over with Saffron Honey
A cozy coffee treat with warm chai spices and luxurious saffron-honey sweetness
February 12, 2025
Love chai spices and coffee? This Coconut Chai Pour Over combines the best of both worlds with fragrant Indian spices and smooth coffee, all topped with a golden drizzle of saffron-infused honey.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee brewed using the pour-over method, enhanced with a homemade coconut-chai concentrate and finished with saffron honey. It's perfect for slow mornings or when you want to treat yourself to something special.
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 coffee and traditional chai spices
- Unique saffron honey adds luxury and depth
- Dairy-free thanks to creamy coconut milk
- Customizable spice levels to suit your taste
Coconut Chai Pour Over with Saffron Honey
A cozy coffee treat with warm chai spices and luxurious saffron-honey sweetness
Chai Coffee, Pour Over Coffee, Saffron Honey, Coconut Coffee, Spiced Coffee, Indian Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Small saucepan
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Scale
Ingredients
- 20g medium-dark roast coffee beans, freshly ground
- 200ml filtered water, 200°F
- 60ml coconut milk
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3-4 saffron threads
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Bloom saffron threads in 1 tablespoon hot water for 10 minutes, then mix with honey
- Combine coconut milk with chai spices in a small saucepan and heat until steaming
- Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee and bloom with 50ml hot water for 30 seconds
- Continue pouring water in circular motions until you reach 200ml
- Strain the spiced coconut milk and add to the coffee
- Drizzle with saffron honey and serve immediately
Pro Tips
- Bloom your saffron in warm water for 10 minutes before mixing with honey for the best color and flavor
- Use freshly ground spices for the most aromatic chai blend
- Heat your coconut milk just until steaming - don't let it boil
- Store leftover saffron honey in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Sodium: 45mg, Potassium: 180mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 24g, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 1mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
