Midsummer Lavender AeroPress with Wild Blueberry
A refreshing iced coffee with sweet lavender and wild blueberries for a summer treat
December 28, 2024
Looking for a refreshing summer coffee that's both unique and delicious? This Midsummer Lavender AeroPress combines smooth coffee with fragrant lavender and sweet wild blueberries for a drink that tastes like a sunny garden in your glass.
This recipe uses the AeroPress to create a rich coffee base that's perfectly balanced with homemade lavender syrup and fresh blueberry puree. We recommend using a medium-light roast coffee to let the floral and fruit notes shine through. It's perfect for those warm afternoons when you need a cool, refreshing pick-me-up.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This summer coffee creation brings together the best of flavor and freshness. Here's why you'll love it:
- Quick and easy to make with the AeroPress
- Perfect balance of floral and fruit flavors
- Naturally sweetened with blueberries
- Refreshingly cold for hot summer days
- Can be made ahead for busy mornings
Midsummer Lavender AeroPress with Wild Blueberry
A refreshing iced coffee with sweet lavender and wild blueberries for a summer treat
Iced Coffee, AeroPress Coffee, Lavender Coffee, Blueberry Coffee, Summer Coffee, Cold Coffee
Equipment
- AeroPress
- Coffee grinder
- Scale
- Kettle
- Blender
- Tall glass
Ingredients
- 18g medium-light roast coffee beans
- 200ml filtered water at 175°F
- 30ml lavender simple syrup
- 1/4 cup wild blueberries
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lavender sprig for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Grind coffee beans to a medium-fine consistency
- Set up your AeroPress in the inverted position
- Add ground coffee to the AeroPress
- Pour 200ml of 175°F water over the grounds
- Stir gently and let steep for 1 minute
- While coffee steeps, blend blueberries until smooth
- Attach filter and flip AeroPress onto a glass filled with ice
- Press coffee through slowly
- Add lavender syrup and blueberry puree
- Stir well and garnish with a lavender sprig if desired
Pro Tips
- Use culinary lavender buds for the syrup - they're food-grade and have the best flavor
- Fresh wild blueberries give the best taste, but frozen work well too
- Chill your glass beforehand for an extra-refreshing drink
- Make the lavender syrup in advance - it keeps for up to 2 weeks in the fridge
Calories: 120kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 15mg, Potassium: 135mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
