Honey-Fermented Citrus Cold Brew

A refreshing cold brew with sweet honey-fermented citrus for a bright, zingy kick

Love cold brew but looking for something extra special? This Honey-Fermented Citrus Cold Brew combines smooth coffee with naturally fermented citrus in honey, creating a perfectly balanced drink that's both refreshing and complex.

This recipe is surprisingly simple to make, though you'll need to plan ahead for the fermentation. Using a medium-dark roast coffee brings out beautiful chocolate notes that pair wonderfully with the sweet-tart citrus honey. Perfect for sunny mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This unique cold brew recipe brings together the worlds of fermentation and coffee in a delicious way!

Natural fermentation adds complexity and gut-healthy probiotics
Make-ahead friendly - both the cold brew and honey-citrus can be prepared in advance
Customizable sweetness - adjust the honey-citrus syrup to taste
No refined sugars - sweetened naturally with honey

Honey-Fermented Citrus Cold Brew

A refreshing cold brew with sweet honey-fermented citrus for a bright, zingy kick

Cold Brew Coffee, Fermented Drinks, Honey Citrus, Probiotic Coffee, Healthy Coffee Drinks

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Equipment

Large glass jar for cold brew
Fine-mesh sieve
Cheesecloth
Clean fermentation jar
Measuring cups
Sharp knife

Ingredients

100g coarsely ground coffee beans (medium-dark roast)
1L filtered water
2 organic lemons or oranges, thinly sliced
200g raw honey
Ice cubes for serving
Filtered water for diluting

Instructions

**For the honey-fermented citrus:** 1. Place citrus slices in a clean jar 2. Cover completely with raw honey 3. Loosely cover and let ferment at room temperature for 5-7 days, burping daily
**For the cold brew:** 1. Combine ground coffee with water in a large jar 2. Steep in refrigerator for 12-18 hours 3. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth
**To serve:** 1. Fill glass with ice 2. Add 120ml cold brew concentrate 3. Add 2-3 tablespoons honey-fermented citrus with syrup 4. Top with 120ml filtered water 5. Stir well and enjoy

Pro Tips

Start the honey-citrus fermentation at least 5 days before you plan to make the drink
Use unwaxed, organic citrus for the best fermentation results
Store your cold brew concentrate in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
For the best flavor, use coffee beans ground specifically for cold brew (coarse grind)

Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 0.5g, Fat: 0g, Sodium: 5mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 21g, Calcium: 10mg, Potassium: 100mg

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