
Forest Berry Cold Brew with Pine Honey
A refreshing cold brew with sweet forest berries and a touch of pine honey magic
May 20, 2025
Love cold brew but looking for something extra special? This Forest Berry Cold Brew combines smooth coffee with juicy mixed berries and a unique touch of pine honey for a drink that's both refreshing and naturally sweet.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that's cold brewed for 12 hours to create a smooth base. The forest berries add a burst of natural sweetness, while pine honey brings a subtle woodsy note that makes this drink truly special. Perfect for warm summer mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary cold brew! Here's why you'll love it:
- Natural sweetness from berries and honey (no refined sugar)
- Super smooth thanks to the 12-hour cold brew method
- Packed with antioxidants from both coffee and berries
- Customizable sweetness levels
- Make ahead friendly - stays fresh for days

Forest Berry Cold Brew with Pine Honey
A refreshing cold brew with sweet forest berries and a touch of pine honey magic
Cold Brew Coffee, Forest Berries, Pine Honey, Iced Coffee, Healthy Coffee, Summer Drinks, Berry Coffee
Equipment
- Large jar or cold brew maker
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Cheesecloth
- Muddler
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tall glasses
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coarsely ground medium-dark roast coffee
- 2 cups cold filtered water
- 1/4 cup mixed forest berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 2 tablespoons pine honey
- Ice cubes
- Cold filtered water for diluting
Instructions
- Combine ground coffee with 2 cups cold water in a large jar or cold brew maker
- Steep in the refrigerator for 12 hours
- Strain the coffee concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth
- In each glass, muddle 2 tablespoons of mixed berries
- Add 1 tablespoon pine honey to each glass and stir to combine with muddled berries
- Fill glasses with ice cubes
- Pour 1/2 cup coffee concentrate into each glass
- Top with cold filtered water to taste (usually equal parts concentrate and water)
- Stir gently and garnish with additional berries if desired
Pro Tips
- Use coarsely ground coffee beans for the best cold brew results
- Fresh or frozen berries work equally well - if using frozen, they help keep your drink cold
- Pine honey can be substituted with regular honey, though the unique forest flavor will be different
- Store cold brew concentrate in the fridge for up to 1 week
Calories: 125kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 12mg, Potassium: 135mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 0.5mg