Persimmon Ginger French Press with Star Anise
A cozy spiced coffee with sweet persimmon and warming ginger-star anise blend
April 29, 2025
Looking for a coffee that's both comforting and adventurous? This Persimmon Ginger French Press combines sweet, ripe persimmon with zingy ginger and exotic star anise for a drink that'll wake up your taste buds in the most delightful way!
This recipe is super simple to make at home. Just pair your favorite medium-dark roast coffee with fresh persimmon puree and a quick ginger-star anise syrup. It's perfect for slow weekend mornings or when you want to impress your coffee-loving friends.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary cup of coffee! Here's why you'll love it:
- Perfect balance of sweet persimmon and spicy ginger
- Super easy to make with simple ingredients
- Naturally sweet from the persimmon
- Warming spices make it perfect for cold mornings
Persimmon Ginger French Press with Star Anise
A cozy spiced coffee with sweet persimmon and warming ginger-star anise blend
Hot Coffee, French Press Coffee, Persimmon Coffee, Spiced Coffee, Ginger Coffee, Star Anise Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Blender or food processor
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons coarsely ground medium-dark roast coffee
- 2 ripe persimmons, peeled and pureed
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 whole star anise pods
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 16 oz hot water (200°F)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine sliced ginger, star anise, and honey with 1/4 cup hot water. Let steep for 5 minutes, then strain
- Add coarsely ground coffee to French press
- Pour hot water (200°F) over the grounds
- Steep for 4 minutes
- While coffee steeps, blend persimmon until smooth
- Press the plunger down slowly
- Add 2 tablespoons persimmon puree and 1 tablespoon spiced syrup to each cup
- Pour hot coffee over mixture and stir gently
- Garnish with a star anise pod if desired
Pro Tips
- Use ripe, soft persimmons for the best natural sweetness
- Gently crush the star anise before adding to release more flavor
- Don't over-steep the coffee - 4 minutes maximum to avoid bitterness
- Strain the ginger syrup twice for the smoothest texture
Calories: 95kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 15mg, Potassium: 250mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 2500IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
