Fig and Star Anise Pour Over with Oat Cream

A cozy pour-over coffee with sweet figs and warm star anise, topped with creamy oat foam

Love unique coffee flavors? This Fig and Star Anise Pour Over combines the natural sweetness of dried figs with the gentle warmth of star anise, creating a perfectly balanced coffee experience. The oat cream adds a silky smooth finish that makes every sip special.

This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee brewed using the pour-over method, allowing the subtle flavors to shine through. The fig syrup and star anise infusion are easy to make ahead, and the oat cream froths up beautifully. Perfect for slow weekend mornings or when you want to treat yourself to something special.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This coffee recipe brings together unique flavors in a surprisingly delicious way:

Natural sweetness from figs instead of processed sugars
Easy to customize the strength of the star anise flavor
Dairy-free but still incredibly creamy
Perfect for fall but enjoyable year-round

Fig and Star Anise Pour Over with Oat Cream

A cozy pour-over coffee with sweet figs and warm star anise, topped with creamy oat foam

Pour Over Coffee, Fig Coffee, Star Anise Coffee, Oat Milk Coffee, Dairy Free Coffee, Healthy Coffee

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Equipment

Pour-over dripper
Paper filter
Coffee grinder
Gooseneck kettle
Scale
Milk frother or steam wand
Small saucepan for syrup

Ingredients

20g medium-dark roast coffee beans
300ml filtered water (205°F)
2 dried figs
1 whole star anise pod
60ml barista-style oat milk
30ml fig syrup
Ice for cooling oat milk

Instructions

Prepare fig syrup by simmering 2 chopped dried figs with 100ml water and 1 star anise pod for 10 minutes. Strain and cool.
Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
Add ground coffee and create a small well in the center
Pour 50ml hot water in circular motion and let bloom for 30 seconds
Gradually add remaining water in circular motions
Steam or froth oat milk until creamy
Add fig syrup to brewed coffee
Top with frothed oat milk
Garnish with a small piece of star anise if desired

Pro Tips

**Toast the star anise** briefly before using to enhance its flavor
**Use fresh oat milk** specifically made for baristas for the best foam
**Grind coffee** just before brewing for optimal flavor
**Warm your cup** beforehand to maintain the perfect temperature

Calories: 165kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Sodium: 95mg, Potassium: 375mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 24g, Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 2mg

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