Coconut Palm Sugar Pour Over with Lemongrass
A cozy pour-over coffee with sweet coconut palm sugar and fresh lemongrass
May 12, 2025
Looking for a tropical twist on your morning pour-over? This Thai-inspired coffee combines the rich sweetness of coconut palm sugar with the bright, citrusy notes of fresh lemongrass for a truly refreshing cup.
This recipe is a breeze to make at home. Using a medium-dark roast coffee brings out the caramel notes of the palm sugar, while the lemongrass adds a subtle, fresh complexity. Perfect for slow mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Discover why this isn't your ordinary cup of coffee:
- Unique flavor combination of coconut palm sugar and lemongrass
- Health-conscious choice with natural sweetener
- Easy to customize the sweetness level
- Perfect for any season, hot or iced
Coconut Palm Sugar Pour Over with Lemongrass
A cozy pour-over coffee with sweet coconut palm sugar and fresh lemongrass
Pour Over Coffee, Thai Coffee, Coconut Palm Sugar, Lemongrass Coffee, Specialty Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Scale
- Serving mug
Ingredients
- 20g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar
- 1 stalk fresh lemongrass
- 300ml filtered water at 200°F
Instructions
- Trim and bruise the lemongrass stalk
- Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee to filter
- Pour a small amount of hot water to bloom coffee for 30 seconds
- Continue pouring water in circular motions until reaching 300ml
- Add coconut palm sugar and stir
- Garnish with bruised lemongrass stalk
Pro Tips
- Bruise the lemongrass with the back of a knife to release more flavor
- Use freshly ground coffee for the best taste
- Heat water to 200°F (93°C) for optimal extraction
- Store coconut palm sugar in an airtight container to prevent hardening
Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 0g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 10mg, Potassium: 102mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 20g, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving (12 oz)
Total Time:
PT10M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
