Lavender Honey AeroPress with Vanilla Bean Cream

A soothing coffee treat with sweet honey and calming lavender, topped with creamy vanilla bean

Looking for a coffee that's both cozy and fancy? This Lavender Honey AeroPress combines smooth coffee with sweet honey and gentle lavender flavors, all topped with a homemade vanilla bean cream that'll make you feel like a coffee shop pro!

This recipe uses the AeroPress to create a rich, full-bodied brew using medium-roast coffee beans. The natural sweetness of honey pairs perfectly with calming lavender, while real vanilla beans add a luxurious touch to the cream. Perfect for slow weekend mornings or afternoon me-time.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This coffee recipe brings together comfort and elegance in every sip. Here's why you'll love it:

Simple ingredients with amazing results
Quick brewing method that's fun to master
Customizable sweetness levels with honey
Calming lavender adds a unique touch

Lavender Honey AeroPress with Vanilla Bean Cream

A soothing coffee treat with sweet honey and calming lavender, topped with creamy vanilla bean

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Equipment

AeroPress
Coffee grinder
Scale
Kettle
Small strainer
Whisk or hand mixer
Small bowl

Ingredients

17g medium-roast coffee beans, ground medium-fine
200ml filtered water at 175°F (80°C)
1 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp dried culinary lavender buds
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 vanilla bean pod, split and scraped
Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions

Combine honey and lavender in a small bowl. Heat slightly and steep for 2 minutes. Strain and set aside.
Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency.
Set up AeroPress in standard position with filter rinsed.
Add ground coffee to AeroPress and level the bed.
Pour hot water over grounds in circular motion.
Stir gently 3 times and attach cap.
At 1:30, begin pressing slowly, finishing at 2:00.
Whip heavy cream with vanilla bean seeds until soft peaks form.
Add lavender honey to coffee and stir.
Top with vanilla bean cream and garnish with a sprinkle of lavender if desired.

Pro Tips

Use food-grade lavender buds and start with a small amount - you can always add more
Heat honey slightly before mixing for better dissolution
Split and scrape the vanilla bean pod the night before and store in cream for stronger flavor
Use filtered water heated to 175°F (80°C) for optimal extraction

Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 30mg, Potassium: 135mg, Sugar: 21g, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 0.5mg

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