Miso Caramel AeroPress with Toasted Rice

A tasty coffee drink with sweet miso caramel and toasted rice for a cozy Japanese twist

Love unique coffee flavors? This Miso Caramel AeroPress combines sweet and savory notes with a gentle nutty finish from toasted rice. It's a creative twist on your regular coffee that brings together Japanese ingredients in the most delicious way!

This recipe is super simple to make at home. Using your AeroPress and medium-dark roast coffee beans, you'll create a rich base that perfectly complements the umami-packed miso caramel sauce. The toasted rice adds a lovely crunch and warming aroma that makes this perfect for slow mornings.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This isn't your ordinary coffee drink! Here's why you'll love it:

Sweet and savory flavors that work surprisingly well together
Easy to make with simple brewing techniques
Unique combination of Japanese ingredients
Customizable sweetness levels

Miso Caramel AeroPress with Toasted Rice

A tasty coffee drink with sweet miso caramel and toasted rice for a cozy Japanese twist

Coffee, Miso, Caramel, AeroPress, Japanese Coffee, Toasted Rice, Hot Coffee

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Equipment

AeroPress
Coffee grinder
Small saucepan
Kitchen scale
Kettle
Spoon for stirring

Ingredients

17g medium-dark roast coffee beans
200ml hot water (95°C)
2 tbsp white miso paste
3 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp water (for caramel)
2 tbsp Japanese rice
Optional: milk or cream to taste

Instructions

Toast rice in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside.
Make miso caramel: Heat sugar and water in a small pan until amber. Remove from heat, whisk in miso paste until smooth.
Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency.
Set up AeroPress in standard position with paper filter.
Add ground coffee to AeroPress, pour hot water, and stir gently.
After 1 minute, press slowly for 30 seconds.
Add 1-2 teaspoons miso caramel to the coffee and stir.
Top with toasted rice and optional milk or cream.