Coconut Lemongrass French Press Latte
A creamy coconut coffee with fresh lemongrass and a touch of tropical sweetness
May 14, 2025
Love tropical flavors in your coffee? This Coconut Lemongrass French Press Latte brings together rich coffee with creamy coconut milk and fresh lemongrass for a drink that'll transport you to a sunny beach!
This cafe-style drink is super easy to make at home. Just brew your favorite medium-dark roast coffee in a French press, infuse it with fresh lemongrass, and blend with creamy coconut milk. Perfect for morning meditation or afternoon refreshment.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Discover a unique coffee experience that brings together tropical flavors with your favorite brew:
- Unique Thai-inspired flavor combination
- Rich and creamy without dairy
- Simple ingredients, cafe-quality result
- Naturally sweet and healthy
Coconut Lemongrass French Press Latte
A creamy coconut coffee with fresh lemongrass and a touch of tropical sweetness
Coconut Coffee, Lemongrass Coffee, Thai Coffee, Dairy-free Coffee, French Press Coffee, Coconut Latte
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Small saucepan
- Milk frother or whisk
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons medium-dark roast coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cups hot water (200°F)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (optional)
- Coconut flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add ground coffee and lemongrass pieces to your French press
- Pour hot water over the coffee and lemongrass
- Let steep for 4 minutes
- Meanwhile, gently heat coconut milk in a small saucepan
- Press down the French press plunger slowly
- Froth the warm coconut milk using a milk frother or whisk
- Pour coffee into mugs, filling them 2/3 full
- Top with frothed coconut milk
- Garnish with coconut flakes if desired
Pro Tips
- Use fresh lemongrass stalks and bruise them before brewing for maximum flavor
- Choose full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest texture
- Grind coffee beans just before brewing for the freshest taste
- Heat coconut milk separately - don't boil it
Calories: 180kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Sodium: 15mg, Potassium: 245mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 8g, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 2mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT10M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
