Saffron Cardamom Pour Over with Date Syrup
A warming coffee treat with exotic saffron, cardamom, and sweet dates
January 27, 2025
Looking for a coffee that takes you on a journey? This Middle Eastern-inspired pour over combines the luxury of saffron and cardamom with naturally sweet date syrup for a drink that's both exotic and comforting.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that pairs perfectly with warm spices. The date syrup adds natural sweetness while the saffron and cardamom create a fragrant aroma that'll make your kitchen smell amazing. Perfect for slow mornings or afternoon treats!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Discover a coffee experience that brings together ancient flavors with modern brewing methods:
- Natural sweetness from dates instead of refined sugar
- Unique spice combination that's both exotic and comforting
- Health benefits from saffron and cardamom
- Easy to customize the sweetness level
Saffron Cardamom Pour Over with Date Syrup
A warming coffee treat with exotic saffron, cardamom, and sweet dates
Pour Over Coffee, Saffron Coffee, Middle Eastern Coffee, Date Syrup Coffee, Cardamom Coffee, Spiced Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Scale
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 22g medium-dark roast coffee beans, freshly ground
- 300ml filtered water, plus extra for brewing
- 3-4 threads saffron
- 2 green cardamom pods, crushed
- 2 tablespoons date syrup
- Hot water (205°F/96°C)
Instructions
- Add saffron threads to hot water and let steep for 2 minutes
- Crush cardamom pods and add to your paper filter
- Grind coffee beans to medium-coarse consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee and cardamom to the filter
- Pour saffron-infused water in circular motion for initial bloom (40 seconds)
- Continue pouring in circular motions until reaching desired volume
- Add date syrup to the finished coffee and stir well
Pro Tips
- Bloom your coffee grounds with hot water (30-40 seconds) before the full pour for better extraction
- Crush cardamom pods fresh for the most intense flavor
- Add saffron threads to the hot water before brewing for maximum color and flavor
- Store date syrup in the refrigerator after opening
Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 12mg, Potassium: 215mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 20g, Iron: 0.5mg, Calcium: 32mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT4M
Servings:
1 serving (12 oz)
Total Time:
PT9M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
