Coconut Lime Pour Over with Lemongrass Foam
A refreshing iced coffee with tropical coconut, zesty lime, and creamy lemongrass foam
May 19, 2025
Looking for a tropical escape in your coffee cup? This Coconut Lime Pour Over combines bright citrus notes with smooth coconut and a dreamy lemongrass foam that'll transport you straight to a beach paradise!
This cafe-style drink is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using light roast coffee brings out the natural tropical notes, while coconut cream adds richness and fresh lime adds zip. Topped with an airy lemongrass foam, it's perfect for sunny afternoons or weekend brunches.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this tropical coffee creation!
- Perfect balance of coconut sweetness and citrus zing
- Light and refreshing yet creamy and satisfying
- Instagram-worthy presentation with the floating foam
- Customizable sweetness to suit your taste
Coconut Lime Pour Over with Lemongrass Foam
A refreshing iced coffee with tropical coconut, zesty lime, and creamy lemongrass foam
Iced Coffee, Pour Over Coffee, Coconut Coffee, Thai Coffee, Lemongrass, Summer Coffee, Tropical Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Coffee filter
- Coffee grinder
- Scale
- Kettle
- Small pot
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 30g light roast coffee beans
- 300ml filtered water at 200°F
- 60ml coconut cream
- 1 fresh lime, juiced
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 60ml aquafaba
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee and bloom with 60ml hot water for 30 seconds
- Continue pouring water in circular motions until you reach 300ml
- In a small pot, simmer bruised lemongrass in 100ml water for 5 minutes, strain and cool
- Whip aquafaba with 2 tbsp cooled lemongrass water until foamy
- In a tall glass, combine coffee with coconut cream and lime juice
- Add ice cubes and stir well
- Top with lemongrass foam and garnish with a lime wheel
Pro Tips
- Use light roast coffee to complement the tropical flavors
- Chill your coconut cream overnight for the best texture
- Bruise lemongrass before steeping to release more flavor
- Make the foam just before serving for the best presentation
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Sodium: 25mg, Potassium: 180mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 1mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
