Mediterranean AeroPress with Fig and Pine Honey
A cozy coffee treat with sweet figs and aromatic pine honey from the Mediterranean
June 7, 2025
Looking for a Mediterranean twist on your morning brew? This AeroPress recipe combines rich coffee with the natural sweetness of figs and distinctive pine honey, bringing the sunny Mediterranean coast right to your cup!
This recipe is super simple to make with your AeroPress. Using a medium-dark roast coffee as your base, the natural fig sweetness and unique pine honey create a perfectly balanced drink. It's great for slow mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups when you want something special.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Mediterranean-inspired coffee brings something unique to your daily brew routine:
- Natural sweetness from figs instead of processed sugars
- Unique pine honey adds complex, aromatic notes
- Quick and easy to make with the AeroPress
- Perfectly balanced between sweet and rich coffee flavors
Mediterranean AeroPress with Fig and Pine Honey
A cozy coffee treat with sweet figs and aromatic pine honey from the Mediterranean
Mediterranean Coffee, AeroPress Coffee, Fig Coffee, Pine Honey Coffee, Specialty Coffee
Equipment
- AeroPress
- AeroPress filters
- Coffee grinder
- Scale
- Kettle
- Stirring spoon
- Coffee mug
Ingredients
- 17g medium-dark roast coffee, finely ground
- 200ml filtered water at 85°C
- 15ml fig syrup
- 10ml pine honey
- 30ml hot water for diluting (if needed)
Instructions
- Heat water to 85°C (185°F)
- Place filter in AeroPress cap and rinse with hot water
- Add coffee grounds to the AeroPress
- Pour 50ml of hot water to bloom the coffee for 30 seconds
- Add remaining water up to the '4' mark
- Stir gently 3 times
- Attach the filter cap and let steep for 1 minute
- Flip onto your cup and press gently for 30 seconds
- Add fig syrup and pine honey, stir to combine
- Dilute with hot water if desired
Pro Tips
- Use fresh, medium-dark roast coffee ground slightly finer than table salt
- Warm your fig syrup slightly before adding to help it blend better
- Look for authentic Greek or Turkish pine honey for the most authentic flavor
- Pre-warm your cup for the best temperature retention
Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 116mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 19g, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT2M
Servings:
1 serving (240ml)
Total Time:
PT7M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
