Forest Berry Cold Brew with Pine Honey

A refreshing cold brew with sweet forest berries and a touch of pine honey magic

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

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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

Iced

Healthy

Beverage

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American