Midsummer Night's AeroPress with Lavender and Wild Berries
A dreamy iced coffee with sweet lavender and fresh wild berries for a magical summer treat
January 17, 2025
Looking for a refreshing summer coffee that feels like a walk through an enchanted garden? This dreamy AeroPress creation combines smooth coffee with delicate lavender and sweet wild berries for a magical drink that's perfect for warm afternoons.
This recipe uses a light-medium roast coffee brewed with the AeroPress inverted method, creating a clean, bright base that perfectly highlights the floral lavender and berry notes. The wild berry syrup adds just the right touch of sweetness, making it an ideal refresher for sunny days or starlit evenings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to experience a coffee that's pure summer magic! Here's why you'll fall in love with this recipe:
- Perfect balance of floral and fruity flavors
- Quick and easy AeroPress brewing method
- Naturally sweetened with real berry syrup
- Instagram-worthy purple-tinted drink
Midsummer Night's AeroPress with Lavender and Wild Berries
A dreamy iced coffee with sweet lavender and fresh wild berries for a magical summer treat
Iced Coffee, AeroPress Coffee, Lavender Coffee, Berry Coffee, Summer Coffee, Floral Coffee
Equipment
- AeroPress
- Coffee grinder
- Digital scale
- Kettle
- Tall glass
- Stirring spoon
- Paper filter
Ingredients
- 18g light-medium roast coffee beans
- 200ml filtered water at 185°F
- 1 tsp dried culinary lavender
- 2 oz wild berry syrup
- Ice cubes
- Fresh berries for garnish
- **For the berry syrup:**
- 1 cup mixed berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Grind coffee beans to a medium-fine consistency
- Set up AeroPress in inverted position and add ground coffee
- Add lavender to the grounds
- Pour hot water over the coffee and lavender mixture
- Stir gently and let steep for 1 minute
- Attach filter cap with rinsed paper filter
- Flip and press over a glass filled with ice
- Add wild berry syrup and stir
- Garnish with fresh berries
- **For the berry syrup:**
- Combine berries, water, and sugar in a saucepan
- Simmer for 10 minutes, then strain and cool
Pro Tips
- Use culinary-grade lavender to ensure the best flavor without any soapy taste
- Make the berry syrup ahead and store it in the fridge for up to a week
- Grind your coffee just before brewing for the freshest taste
- Chill your serving glass beforehand for the best iced coffee experience
Calories: 125kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Sodium: 5mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 26g, Calcium: 15mg, Potassium: 100mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT3M
Servings:
1 serving (16 oz drink)
Total Time:
PT8M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
