Mediterranean Orange Blossom Pour Over with Date Syrup
A sunny coffee treat with fragrant orange blossom and sweet dates
February 9, 2025
Looking for a coffee that tastes like a Mediterranean morning? This pour-over combines bright coffee notes with delicate orange blossom water and natural sweetness from date syrup, bringing the flavors of a Mediterranean café right to your kitchen!
This recipe is super simple to make at home. Just brew your favorite medium-light roast coffee using the pour-over method, then add a touch of orange blossom water and homemade date syrup. It's perfect for slow mornings or afternoon breaks when you want something special.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Discover why this Mediterranean-inspired coffee will become your new favorite:
- Natural sweetness from dates instead of processed sugar
- Unique floral notes from orange blossom water
- Easy to customize the sweetness level
- Perfect for both hot summer mornings and cozy winter days
Mediterranean Orange Blossom Pour Over with Date Syrup
A sunny coffee treat with fragrant orange blossom and sweet dates
Mediterranean Coffee, Pour Over Coffee, Date Syrup, Orange Blossom Coffee, Healthy Coffee, Natural Sweetener
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Scale
- Kettle
- Blender
- Fine-mesh sieve
Ingredients
- 20g medium-light roast coffee beans
- 300ml filtered water
- 2 tablespoons date syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon orange blossom water
- **For the date syrup:**
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- **For the date syrup:**
- 1. Soak pitted dates in hot water for 30 minutes
- 2. Blend dates and water until smooth
- 3. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve
- **For the coffee:**
- 1. Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
- 2. Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- 3. Add ground coffee and create a small well in the center
- 4. Pour 50ml hot water for blooming, wait 30 seconds
- 5. Gradually add remaining water in circular motions
- 6. Add date syrup and orange blossom water
- 7. Stir gently and serve hot
Pro Tips
- Use filtered water at 200°F (93°C) for the best extraction
- Add orange blossom water gradually - a little goes a long way
- Make extra date syrup and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
- Choose Medjool dates for the richest syrup flavor
Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 18g, Potassium: 250mg, Iron: 0.5mg, Calcium: 25mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
