Mediterranean Fig and Date French Press with Tahini Drizzle
A cozy coffee treat with sweet figs and dates, topped with creamy tahini drizzle
May 24, 2025
Love Mediterranean flavors? This unique French press coffee combines the natural sweetness of dried figs and dates with rich coffee, finished with a silky tahini drizzle. It's like having a Middle Eastern dessert in your coffee cup!
This recipe is super simple to make at home. Just add chopped figs and dates to your French press with a medium-dark roast coffee, let it steep, and top with a honey-sweetened tahini drizzle. Perfect for slow mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary cup of coffee! Here's why you'll love it:
- Natural sweetness from figs and dates (no refined sugar)
- Rich in minerals thanks to tahini
- Perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors
- Unique twist on traditional French press coffee
Mediterranean Fig and Date French Press with Tahini Drizzle
A cozy coffee treat with sweet figs and dates, topped with creamy tahini drizzle
Mediterranean Coffee, Fig Coffee, Date Coffee, Tahini Coffee, French Press Coffee, Healthy Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Small bowl for tahini mixture
- Measuring spoons
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons coarsely ground medium-dark roast coffee
- 2 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 2 dried figs, chopped
- 16 oz hot water (200°F)
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1-2 tablespoons hot water (for tahini drizzle)
Instructions
- Add ground coffee, chopped dates, and figs to your French press
- Pour hot water (200°F) over the coffee mixture
- Stir gently and let steep for 4 minutes
- While coffee steeps, mix tahini with honey and a pinch of salt
- Add hot water to tahini mixture until it reaches a drizzling consistency
- Slowly press down the French press plunger
- Pour coffee into cups and top with tahini drizzle
- Serve immediately while hot
Pro Tips
- Use fresh, soft dates and figs for the best flavor infusion
- Grind your coffee just before brewing for optimal taste
- Warm your tahini slightly before drizzling for better consistency
- Don't press the French press too hard to avoid bitter flavors
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 25mg, Potassium: 320mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 20g, Calcium: 62mg, Iron: 2mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT4M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT9M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
