Spiced Persimmon and Star Anise AeroPress
A cozy coffee treat with sweet persimmon and warming star anise spice
March 1, 2025
Looking for a coffee that brings fall flavors to your cup? This Spiced Persimmon and Star Anise AeroPress combines sweet, ripe persimmon with the gentle licorice notes of star anise for a perfectly balanced seasonal drink.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee brewed through an AeroPress, which helps highlight both the fruit's natural sweetness and the delicate spice notes. The persimmon syrup is quick to make, and when combined with the star anise, creates a warming drink that's perfect for crisp autumn mornings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This unique coffee creation brings together seasonal flavors in an exciting way!
- Perfect balance of fruit and spice
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Great way to use seasonal persimmons
- Customizable sweetness level
Spiced Persimmon and Star Anise AeroPress
A cozy coffee treat with sweet persimmon and warming star anise spice
Spiced Coffee, Persimmon Coffee, Star Anise Coffee, AeroPress Recipe, Fall Coffee, Seasonal Coffee
Equipment
- AeroPress
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Scale
Ingredients
- 17g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 1 ripe persimmon
- 2 whole star anise pods
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 oz hot water (205°F/96°C)
- 4 oz filtered water
Instructions
- Make persimmon syrup: Blend 1 ripe persimmon with 2 tablespoons sugar and 4 oz water until smooth
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve
- Heat the strained syrup with 1 star anise pod for 2 minutes, then remove pod and let cool
- Grind coffee beans to a medium-fine consistency
- Set up AeroPress in inverted position with filter
- Add ground coffee to AeroPress
- Pour 4 oz hot water (205°F) over grounds
- Stir gently for 10 seconds
- Let steep for 1 minute
- Flip and press slowly into your cup
- Add 2 tablespoons of the persimmon syrup
- Garnish with a star anise pod if desired
Pro Tips
- Use fully ripe, soft persimmons for the best flavor in your syrup
- Don't over-steep the star anise - 1-2 minutes is plenty to get the flavor without bitterness
- Grind your coffee just before brewing for the freshest taste
- Store leftover persimmon syrup in the fridge for up to one week
Calories: 125kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 8mg, Potassium: 215mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 2500IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
