Saffron Orange Blossom Pour Over
A delightful coffee treat with exotic saffron and sweet orange blossom notes
February 28, 2025
Looking for a coffee experience that's truly special? This Saffron Orange Blossom Pour Over combines the delicate threads of saffron with the sweet floral notes of orange blossom water, creating a coffee that's both elegant and refreshing.
This recipe is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using a medium-light roast coffee as your base, the gentle infusion of saffron and a touch of orange blossom water creates a perfectly balanced cup. It's an ideal choice for slow weekend mornings or when you want to treat yourself to something extraordinary.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Transform your morning coffee routine with this aromatic blend!
- Unique flavor combination of saffron and orange blossom
- Easy to customize the strength of flavors
- Perfect for special occasions or mindful morning rituals
- Rich in antioxidants from both coffee and saffron
Saffron Orange Blossom Pour Over
A delightful coffee treat with exotic saffron and sweet orange blossom notes
Pour Over Coffee, Saffron Coffee, Orange Blossom Coffee, Middle Eastern Coffee, Specialty Coffee, Hot Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Digital scale
- Gooseneck kettle
- Small bowl for saffron
Ingredients
- 20g medium-light roast coffee beans
- 300ml filtered water
- 3-4 saffron threads
- 1/4 tsp orange blossom water
- Optional: honey to taste
Instructions
- Heat filtered water to 200°F (93°C)
- Place saffron threads in a small bowl with 2 tablespoons of the hot water and let steep for 5 minutes
- Grind coffee beans to medium-coarse consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee to filter and create a small well in the center
- Pour the saffron water and threads over the coffee grounds
- Begin pour-over process with a 30-second bloom using 60ml of water
- Continue pouring in circular motions, maintaining water level until reaching 300ml total
- Add orange blossom water to the finished coffee
- Stir gently and add honey if desired
Pro Tips
- Bloom your saffron threads in hot water for 5 minutes before adding to coffee for maximum flavor
- Use filtered water heated to 200°F (93°C) for optimal extraction
- Add orange blossom water gradually to taste - it's potent!
- Store leftover saffron threads in an airtight container away from light
Calories: 5kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 0g, Fat: 0g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 116mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 0g
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT4M
Servings:
1 cup (240ml)
Total Time:
PT9M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
