Mediterranean Fig and Orange Blossom Pour Over
A sunny coffee treat with sweet figs and delicate orange blossom - tastes like a Mediterranean morning
January 28, 2025
Love the flavors of the Mediterranean? This bright and beautiful pour-over coffee brings together sweet dried figs and delicate orange blossom water for a drink that'll transport you straight to a sunny coastal café.
This recipe uses a medium-light roast coffee that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of figs and the subtle floral notes of orange blossom. It's super easy to make with just a pour-over setup and a few special ingredients. Perfect for a relaxing weekend breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Mediterranean-inspired coffee brings a touch of sunshine to your day! Here's why you'll love it:
- Unique flavor combination of sweet figs and delicate orange blossom
- Simple to make with basic pour-over equipment
- Naturally sweetened with dried figs (no refined sugar)
- Customizable strength based on your coffee preference
Mediterranean Fig and Orange Blossom Pour Over
A sunny coffee treat with sweet figs and delicate orange blossom - tastes like a Mediterranean morning
Mediterranean Coffee, Fig Coffee, Orange Blossom Coffee, Pour Over Coffee, Hot Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Digital scale
- Gooseneck kettle
- Small bowl
- Fine-mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 20g medium-light roast coffee beans
- 300ml filtered water at 200°F
- 2 dried figs, chopped
- 1/4 tsp orange blossom water
- 50ml hot water for fig syrup
Instructions
- Combine chopped figs with 50ml hot water in a small bowl. Let steep for 5 minutes, then mash and strain. Set aside the fig syrup.
- Grind coffee beans to medium-coarse consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee to filter and create a small well in the center
- Pour 50ml water in circular motion for blooming, wait 30 seconds
- Gradually add remaining water in circular motions
- Once coffee is brewed, stir in fig syrup and orange blossom water
- Serve immediately while hot
Pro Tips
- Use fresh, filtered water heated to 200°F (93°C) for optimal extraction
- Choose plump, moist dried figs for the best flavor infusion
- Store any leftover fig syrup in an airtight container for up to 1 week
- Use high-quality orange blossom water - a little goes a long way
Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 18g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 240mg, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving (12 oz)
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
