Dragon Fruit AeroPress with Lychee Pearl Foam
A refreshing AeroPress coffee with tropical dragon fruit and creamy lychee pearl foam
January 19, 2025
Looking for a fun tropical twist on your coffee? This Dragon Fruit AeroPress creation combines bright coffee notes with sweet dragon fruit and a dreamy lychee pearl foam that'll transport you to a beachside café!
This recipe uses a light roast coffee brewed with the AeroPress to bring out those fruity notes. The dragon fruit adds a subtle sweetness, while the lychee pearl foam creates a playful texture that makes every sip exciting. Perfect for hot summer days or when you need a taste of paradise.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this unique coffee creation!
- Beautiful pink color from natural dragon fruit
- Fun bubble tea-inspired foam with lychee pearls
- Perfectly balanced sweetness and coffee flavor
- Refreshingly cold and perfect for summer
Dragon Fruit AeroPress with Lychee Pearl Foam
A refreshing AeroPress coffee with tropical dragon fruit and creamy lychee pearl foam
Dragon Fruit Coffee, AeroPress Coffee, Lychee Pearl Foam, Iced Coffee, Asian Fusion Coffee, Tropical Coffee
Equipment
- AeroPress
- Coffee grinder
- Blender
- Whisk or hand mixer
- Glass
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 18g light roast coffee beans
- 200ml filtered water at 185°F
- 1/2 cup fresh dragon fruit, pureed
- 1/4 cup lychee pearls
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lychee syrup
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
- Set up AeroPress in inverted position and add ground coffee
- Pour hot water over grounds and stir gently
- Steep for 1 minute, then press into a glass filled with ice
- Blend dragon fruit puree with 2 tablespoons of cold water
- Mix dragon fruit puree with the coffee
- Whip heavy cream with lychee syrup until soft peaks form
- Top drink with lychee cream foam and lychee pearls
Pro Tips
- Use fresh dragon fruit for the best color and flavor
- Chill your glass beforehand for an extra refreshing drink
- Make the lychee pearls ahead of time and store them in syrup
- Use light roast coffee to complement the fruit flavors
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 45mg, Potassium: 255mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 68mg, Iron: 1mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT20M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
