Lavender Honey Pour Over with Toasted Vanilla Bean
A soothing coffee treat with sweet honey and delicate lavender notes
February 10, 2025
Looking for a coffee that's both calming and delicious? This Lavender Honey Pour Over combines smooth coffee with fragrant lavender and sweet honey for a drink that's both relaxing and energizing.
This recipe uses a light to medium roast coffee to let the subtle flavors shine through. The vanilla bean adds depth, while the honey brings natural sweetness. It's perfect for slow mornings or afternoon breaks when you want something special but not too sweet.
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 balance of floral and sweet notes
- Natural sweetness from honey instead of processed sugar
- Calming properties from real lavender
- Customizable sweetness level
Lavender Honey Pour Over with Toasted Vanilla Bean
A soothing coffee treat with sweet honey and delicate lavender notes
Pour Over Coffee, Lavender Coffee, Honey Coffee, Vanilla Bean Coffee, Floral Coffee, Specialty Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Small pan for toasting vanilla
- Coffee scale (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons light to medium roast coffee beans, freshly ground
- 12 oz filtered water, heated to 200°F
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
- 1/2 vanilla bean
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Split vanilla bean lengthwise and toast in a dry pan until fragrant (about 1 minute)
- Heat water to 200°F (93°C)
- Place pour-over dripper on your cup and insert filter
- Rinse filter with hot water and discard rinse water
- Add ground coffee to filter
- Pour a small amount of hot water over grounds to bloom (30 seconds)
- Gradually pour remaining water in circular motion
- While coffee brews, warm honey slightly
- Add honey, crushed lavender, and scraped vanilla bean to the cup
- Once coffee is done brewing, stir gently and let steep for 1 minute
- Strain out lavender if desired and enjoy
Pro Tips
- Use culinary-grade lavender to ensure the best flavor
- Toast the vanilla bean until just fragrant to enhance its flavor
- Heat honey slightly before adding to help it dissolve better
- Use filtered water heated to 200°F (93°C) for optimal extraction
Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 0g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 25mg, Potassium: 100mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 0IU, Vitamin C: 0mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 0.2mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving (12 oz)
Total Time:
PT10M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
