Pear and Star Anise AeroPress with Vanilla Bean
A cozy coffee treat with sweet pear and warming star anise spice
February 2, 2025
Looking for a coffee that feels like fall in a cup? This Pear and Star Anise AeroPress coffee combines sweet, juicy pear with the gentle warmth of star anise and smooth vanilla bean for a drink that's both comforting and exciting.
This recipe is super simple to make at home with your AeroPress. Using a medium-dark roast coffee as your base, the natural fruit notes pair perfectly with fresh pear syrup and the subtle licorice hint of star anise. It's perfect for those crisp autumn mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary cup of coffee! Here's why you'll love it:
- Unique flavor combination of pear and star anise
- Quick and easy to make with the AeroPress
- Perfect fall drink that's both cozy and refreshing
- Customizable sweetness to match your taste
Pear and Star Anise AeroPress with Vanilla Bean
A cozy coffee treat with sweet pear and warming star anise spice
Coffee, AeroPress, Pear Coffee, Star Anise Coffee, Vanilla Bean Coffee, Fall Coffee, Spiced Coffee
Equipment
- AeroPress
- Coffee grinder
- Scale
- Kettle
- Small saucepan
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 17g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 200ml hot water (195°F/90°C)
- 30ml homemade pear syrup
- 1 whole star anise pod
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- For the pear syrup:
- 1 ripe pear, diced
- 100g sugar
- 100ml water
Instructions
- **Make the pear syrup:** 1. Combine diced pear, sugar, and water in a small saucepan 2. Simmer for 10 minutes until pear is soft 3. Strain and cool
- Grind coffee beans to a medium-fine consistency
- Set up your AeroPress in the inverted position
- Add ground coffee to the AeroPress
- Heat water to 195°F/90°C
- Pour hot water over the grounds and stir gently
- Add star anise pod and split vanilla bean
- Let steep for 30 seconds
- Remove star anise and vanilla bean
- Attach filter cap with rinsed paper filter
- Flip and press over your cup
- Add pear syrup and stir to combine
Pro Tips
- Use ripe but firm pears for the best flavor in your syrup
- Don't over-steep the star anise - 30 seconds is plenty to get the flavor without bitterness
- Grind your coffee just before brewing for the freshest taste
- Split your vanilla bean lengthwise to release more flavor
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 12mg, Potassium: 98mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 38g, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 0.5mg
Watch Video
Related Recipes
Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
