Persimmon Cardamom Moka Pot Mellower
A cozy coffee treat with sweet persimmon and warm cardamom spice
May 12, 2025
Love persimmons? This creative coffee drink combines the natural sweetness of ripe persimmon with aromatic cardamom for a perfectly balanced morning treat. The fruit adds a honey-like sweetness that pairs beautifully with the exotic spice notes.
This recipe comes together quickly using your trusty moka pot and fresh persimmon puree. We recommend using a medium-dark roast coffee to complement the sweet fruit and warming spices. It's the perfect way to celebrate persimmon season!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This unique coffee creation brings together seasonal fruit and warming spices for something truly special. Here's why you'll love it:
- Uses fresh seasonal persimmons
- Perfect balance of sweet and spice
- Easy to make with basic equipment
- Great alternative to sugary coffee drinks
Persimmon Cardamom Moka Pot Mellower
A cozy coffee treat with sweet persimmon and warm cardamom spice
Persimmon Coffee, Cardamom Coffee, Moka Pot Coffee, Spiced Coffee, Fall Coffee Drink
Equipment
- Moka pot
- Coffee grinder
- Blender or food processor
- Measuring spoons
- Cups for serving
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons ripe persimmon puree
- 2 cups water
- 4 tablespoons ground coffee (medium-dark roast)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Optional: milk or cream to taste
- Optional: honey to taste
Instructions
- Peel and puree ripe persimmon until smooth
- Fill the bottom chamber of your moka pot with hot water
- Mix ground coffee with cardamom in the filter basket
- Assemble moka pot and brew on medium heat
- While coffee brews, divide persimmon puree between two cups
- Once coffee is ready, pour over persimmon puree and stir well
- Add milk/cream and honey if desired, serve hot
Pro Tips
- Use very ripe, soft Hachiya persimmons for the sweetest flavor
- Freshly ground cardamom will give you the best aromatic results
- Let the persimmon puree come to room temperature before mixing
- Store any leftover persimmon puree in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Calories: 95kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 8mg, Potassium: 310mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 2150IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
