Vietnamese-Spiced Pumpkin Pour Over
A cozy pour-over coffee with warm pumpkin spice and Vietnamese-inspired flavors
May 12, 2025
Love pumpkin spice but looking for something different? This Vietnamese-inspired pour-over combines classic fall flavors with warm notes of cardamom, star anise, and sweet condensed milk for an exciting twist on your usual coffee.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee prepared using the pour-over method, which brings out the rich coffee flavors while letting the spices shine through. The condensed milk adds that signature Vietnamese sweetness, making it perfect for crisp autumn mornings or afternoon treats.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This unique coffee blend brings together the best of both worlds! Here's why you'll love it:
- Perfect balance of pumpkin spice and Vietnamese coffee flavors
- Easy to customize the sweetness level
- Great alternative to regular pumpkin spice drinks
- Rich and warming perfect for fall mornings
Vietnamese-Spiced Pumpkin Pour Over
A cozy pour-over coffee with warm pumpkin spice and Vietnamese-inspired flavors
Vietnamese Coffee, Pumpkin Spice Coffee, Pour Over Coffee, Fall Coffee Drinks, Spiced Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Coffee mug
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons medium-dark roast coffee beans, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 small star anise pod
- 12 oz hot water (205°F)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Place your pour-over dripper on your cup and insert the filter. Rinse with hot water and discard the rinse water
- Add ground coffee to the filter
- Mix pumpkin pie spice and cardamom into the ground coffee
- Place star anise pod in the bottom of your cup
- Add condensed milk to your cup
- Pour a small amount of hot water over the coffee grounds and let bloom for 30 seconds
- Continue pouring hot water in circular motions until you reach 12 oz
- Remove star anise pod and stir to combine with condensed milk
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired
Pro Tips
- Use freshly ground coffee beans for the best flavor
- Heat your condensed milk slightly for better mixing
- Pre-wet your filter to remove any paper taste
- Let the coffee bloom for 30 seconds before continuing to pour
Calories: 180kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 55mg, Potassium: 185mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 26g, Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving (16 oz)
Total Time:
PT10M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
