Turkish-Inspired Pour Over with Date Syrup and Orange Blossom
A cozy Turkish-style coffee with sweet dates and delicate orange blossom notes
June 7, 2025
Love exploring coffee flavors from around the world? This Turkish-inspired pour over combines the sweetness of dates with delicate orange blossom water, creating a perfectly balanced cup that's both familiar and exciting.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee brewed through a pour over method, complemented by a homemade date syrup and a touch of orange blossom water. It's perfect for slow mornings or as an afternoon treat when you want something special but not too sweet.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Discover a delightful blend of Middle Eastern flavors in your daily coffee routine:
- Natural sweetness from dates instead of processed sugar
- Unique flavor combination of coffee and orange blossom
- Easy to make with simple brewing techniques
- Customizable sweetness by adjusting the date syrup
Turkish-Inspired Pour Over with Date Syrup and Orange Blossom
A cozy Turkish-style coffee with sweet dates and delicate orange blossom notes
Turkish Coffee, Pour Over Coffee, Date Syrup, Orange Blossom, Middle Eastern Coffee, Healthy Coffee
Equipment
- Pour over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Scale
- Kettle
- Blender
- Small jar for syrup
Ingredients
- 20g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 300ml filtered water at 200°F
- 2 Medjool dates
- 50ml hot water for syrup
- 1/4 tsp orange blossom water
- Pinch of cardamom (optional)
Instructions
- For the date syrup: Pit and chop dates, add hot water, let steep for 5 minutes, then blend until smooth
- Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
- Place filter in pour over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee and create a small well in the center
- Pour 50ml water in circular motion for blooming, wait 30 seconds
- Continue pouring water in circular motions until reaching 300ml total
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of date syrup to the brewed coffee
- Finish with a few drops of orange blossom water and stir gently
Pro Tips
- Use fresh, filtered water heated to 200°F (93°C) for optimal extraction
- Make extra date syrup and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
- Add the orange blossom water gradually - it's potent and a little goes a long way
- Choose Medjool dates for the richest flavor in your syrup
Calories: 125kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 24g, Potassium: 350mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
