Lavender Honey French Press with Toasted Almonds
A cozy French press coffee with sweet lavender, honey, and toasted almonds
May 16, 2025
Love the calming scent of lavender? This French press coffee combines smooth medium roast coffee with fragrant lavender, sweet honey, and crunchy toasted almonds for a drink that's both soothing and delicious.
This cafe-style drink is super easy to make at home. The French press method brings out the coffee's rich flavors, while lavender and honey create a gentle sweetness. Using quality medium roast beans gives you the perfect base for this morning treat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This coffee recipe brings the coffee shop experience right to your kitchen! Here's why you'll love it:
- Perfect balance of floral lavender and sweet honey
- Super easy French press brewing method
- Customizable sweetness level
- Cheaper than coffee shop versions
Lavender Honey French Press with Toasted Almonds
A cozy French press coffee with sweet lavender, honey, and toasted almonds
French Press Coffee, Lavender Coffee, Honey Coffee, Toasted Almonds, Coffee Shop Recipe, Homemade Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Small skillet for toasting almonds
- Kettle
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons medium roast coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 2 cups hot water (200°F)
- 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Optional: additional honey for serving
Instructions
- Toast sliced almonds in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
- Coarsely grind your coffee beans.
- Add ground coffee and dried lavender to your French press.
- Pour hot water (200°F) over the coffee and lavender mixture.
- Gently stir once with a wooden spoon.
- Place the plunger on top but don't press down. Let steep for 4 minutes.
- Slowly press the plunger down.
- Stir in honey until dissolved.
- Pour into mugs and top with toasted almonds.
- Add additional honey to taste if desired.
Pro Tips
- Toast almonds until just golden - they can burn quickly
- Use culinary-grade lavender for the best taste
- Grind coffee beans just before brewing for maximum freshness
- Let coffee steep for exactly 4 minutes for optimal flavor
Calories: 95kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 92mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 17g, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT4M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT9M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
