Pine Needle and Citrus AeroPress Winter Blend
A cozy winter coffee with fresh pine and bright citrus notes for a forest-inspired treat
January 7, 2025
Looking for a coffee that captures the magic of winter walks in the pine forest? This creative AeroPress blend combines the fresh essence of pine needles with bright citrus notes for a truly memorable cup.
This recipe uses the AeroPress inverted method with medium-roast coffee infused with fresh pine needles and orange zest. The result is a perfectly balanced cup that's woodsy, bright, and perfect for cold winter mornings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This unique winter coffee brings the outdoors to your cup! Here's why you'll love it:
- Forest-fresh flavor from real pine needles
- Bright citrus notes balance the woodsy taste
- Quick and easy AeroPress brewing method
- Perfect winter warmer with natural aromatics
Pine Needle and Citrus AeroPress Winter Blend
A cozy winter coffee with fresh pine and bright citrus notes for a forest-inspired treat
Winter Coffee, Pine Needle Coffee, Citrus Coffee, AeroPress Recipe, Forest Coffee, Seasonal Coffee
Equipment
- AeroPress
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Scale
- Microplane or zester
Ingredients
- 15g medium-roast coffee beans, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh pine needles, cleaned and chopped
- 1 orange, zested
- 240ml hot water (185°F/85°C)
- Paper filter
Instructions
- Clean and chop fresh pine needles
- Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
- Set up AeroPress in inverted position
- Add ground coffee, chopped pine needles, and orange zest
- Pour hot water and stir gently
- Let steep for 1 minute
- Attach filter cap with pre-wetted filter
- Flip and press over cup
- Remove pine needles and zest if desired, serve hot
Pro Tips
- Use only fresh, young pine needles from edible pine species (Eastern White Pine recommended)
- Wash pine needles thoroughly before use
- Zest the orange just before brewing for the freshest flavor
- Water temperature should be 185°F (85°C) to avoid bitter pine notes
Calories: 5kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 0g, Fat: 0g, Sodium: 5mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 0g
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT2M
Servings:
1 cup (240ml)
Total Time:
PT7M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
