Spiced Persimmon French Press with Star Anise
A cozy coffee treat with sweet persimmon and warming star anise spice
May 9, 2025
Looking for a unique fall coffee experience? This Spiced Persimmon French Press combines the natural sweetness of ripe persimmons with the exotic warmth of star anise, creating a delightfully different coffee drink that'll warm you right up.
This recipe is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using a medium-dark roast coffee as your base, the natural caramel notes pair beautifully with fresh persimmon puree and the gentle licorice hint of star anise. Perfect for those crisp autumn mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Discover a coffee experience that brings together seasonal fruit and aromatic spices in the most delightful way!
- Unique seasonal flavors that perfectly capture autumn
- Simple ingredients you can easily find during persimmon season
- Naturally sweetened with no added sugars
- Customizable spice levels to suit your taste
Spiced Persimmon French Press with Star Anise
A cozy coffee treat with sweet persimmon and warming star anise spice
Hot Coffee, Spiced Coffee, Persimmon Coffee, Star Anise Coffee, French Press Coffee, Fall Coffee, Autumn Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Blender or food processor
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Kettle
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons medium-dark roast coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 2 ripe Fuyu persimmons, peeled and pureed
- 2 whole star anise pods
- 16 oz hot water (200°F)
- Pinch of cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and puree the persimmons until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve
- Place the coarsely ground coffee in your French press
- Add the star anise pods
- Pour hot water (200°F) over the coffee and star anise
- Let steep for 4 minutes
- Slowly press down the plunger
- Remove the star anise pods
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of persimmon puree per cup
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired
Pro Tips
- Use fully ripe, soft Fuyu persimmons for the best natural sweetness
- Grind your coffee just before brewing for optimal flavor
- Let the star anise steep for exactly 4 minutes - any longer might make it too strong
- Strain the persimmon puree well to ensure a smooth texture
Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 2700IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 25mg, Potassium: 270mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT4M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT14M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
