Thai Pandan Pour Over with Coconut Palm Sugar
A tasty Thai-inspired coffee with sweet pandan and creamy coconut palm sugar
April 17, 2025
Love unique coffee flavors? This Thai-inspired pour-over combines aromatic pandan leaves with rich coconut palm sugar for a drink that's both exotic and comforting. The natural sweetness of coconut palm sugar perfectly balances the earthy notes of the coffee.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee brewed using the pour-over method, which brings out the best flavors of both the coffee and the pandan. It's super simple to make at home and perfect for when you want something different from your usual morning brew.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Discover why this Thai-inspired coffee will become your new favorite:
- Unique flavor combination of pandan and coconut palm sugar
- Simple brewing method using basic pour-over equipment
- Naturally sweetened with traditional Thai ingredients
- Healthier alternative to artificial sweeteners
Thai Pandan Pour Over with Coconut Palm Sugar
A tasty Thai-inspired coffee with sweet pandan and creamy coconut palm sugar
Thai Coffee, Pandan Coffee, Pour Over Coffee, Coconut Palm Sugar Coffee, Thai Beverage, Healthy Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Scale
- Coffee mug
Ingredients
- 20g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 2 pandan leaves, tied in a knot
- 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar
- 300ml hot water (205°F/96°C)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon coconut milk for serving
Instructions
- Grind coffee beans to medium-coarse consistency
- Place pandan leaves in hot water for 1 minute to release flavor
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee to the filter
- Remove pandan leaves from water and begin pour-over process
- Pour hot water in circular motion, starting from the center
- Add coconut palm sugar while coffee is still hot and stir until dissolved
- Optional: Add a splash of coconut milk if desired
Pro Tips
- Use fresh or frozen pandan leaves for the best flavor - dried ones won't give the same result
- Store coconut palm sugar in an airtight container to prevent hardening
- Pre-warm your coffee cup with hot water for the optimal drinking temperature
- Grind your coffee beans just before brewing for the freshest taste
Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 0g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 10mg, Potassium: 100mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 20g, Iron: 0.5mg, Calcium: 30mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving (12 oz)
Total Time:
PT10M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
