Blackberry Sage AeroPress with Vanilla Bean Honey

A refreshing iced coffee with sweet blackberries and aromatic sage, sweetened with vanilla honey

Looking for a coffee drink that's both refreshing and unique? This Blackberry Sage AeroPress combines fresh summer berries and aromatic sage with smooth coffee, all tied together with a drizzle of homemade vanilla bean honey.

This recipe is super simple to make at home. Using the AeroPress brewing method ensures a clean, bright cup of coffee that pairs perfectly with the fruit and herb flavors. We recommend using a medium roast coffee to let all the flavors shine through. It's perfect for warm summer mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This isn't your ordinary iced coffee! Here's why you'll love it:

Perfect balance of fruit, herbs, and coffee
Easy to customize the sweetness level
Refreshing summer drink
Packed with antioxidants from both coffee and blackberries

Blackberry Sage AeroPress with Vanilla Bean Honey

A refreshing iced coffee with sweet blackberries and aromatic sage, sweetened with vanilla honey

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Equipment

AeroPress
Coffee grinder
Scale
Kettle
Muddler
Serving glass

Ingredients

17g medium roast coffee, ground for AeroPress
4 fresh blackberries
2 fresh sage leaves
2 tablespoons vanilla bean honey
200ml filtered water at 175°F
Ice cubes
**For vanilla bean honey:**
1/2 cup honey
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped

Instructions

Prepare vanilla bean honey by combining honey and vanilla bean seeds in a small jar. Set aside.
In your serving glass, muddle blackberries and one sage leaf.
Set up your AeroPress in the inverted position with the filter rinsed.
Add ground coffee to the AeroPress.
Pour 200ml of 175°F water over the grounds.
Stir gently and let steep for 1 minute.
Attach filter cap and flip onto your serving glass.
Press slowly for about 30 seconds.
Add vanilla bean honey and stir to combine.
Fill glass with ice and garnish with remaining sage leaf.

Pro Tips

**Fresh blackberries** work best, but frozen can be used in a pinch
**Muddle the sage gently** - you want to release the oils without making it bitter
**Make the vanilla honey ahead** - it keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
**Use filtered water** at 175°F for the best extraction

Calories: 145kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 32g, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 0.5mg, Potassium: 135mg

Iced

Healthy

Beverage

Drink

American