Yuzu-Lavender Pour Over with Honey Clouds
A refreshing iced coffee with citrusy yuzu and calming lavender, topped with honey clouds
May 7, 2025
Looking for a coffee that's both refreshing and unique? This Yuzu-Lavender Pour Over combines bright citrus notes with delicate floral touches, creating a perfectly balanced summer drink. The honey clouds add a dreamy sweetness that melts slowly into your coffee!
This recipe uses a light roast single-origin coffee that perfectly complements the yuzu's brightness. The pour-over method brings out the coffee's subtle notes, while the lavender and honey create a gentle sweetness. It's super easy to make and perfect for sunny afternoons or weekend brunches.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary iced coffee! Here's why you'll fall in love with it:
- Perfect balance of citrus, floral, and honey notes
- Light and refreshing for warm days
- Instagram-worthy presentation with honey clouds
- Customizable sweetness levels
Yuzu-Lavender Pour Over with Honey Clouds
A refreshing iced coffee with citrusy yuzu and calming lavender, topped with honey clouds
Iced Coffee, Pour Over, Yuzu, Lavender, Honey Clouds, Japanese Coffee, Summer Coffee, Floral Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Coffee filter
- Coffee grinder
- Electric mixer
- Scale
- Kettle
- Tall glass
Ingredients
- 25g light roast coffee beans
- 300ml filtered water at 200°F
- 1 oz yuzu juice
- 1/4 tsp dried culinary lavender
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup aquafaba
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
- Heat water to 200°F
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee and begin pour-over process
- While coffee brews, whip aquafaba with honey until soft peaks form
- In a tall glass, combine yuzu juice and lavender
- Add ice cubes
- Pour coffee over ice
- Top with honey clouds (whipped aquafaba mixture)
- Garnish with a sprinkle of dried lavender if desired
Pro Tips
- Use culinary-grade lavender to ensure the best flavor without any soapy taste
- Make the honey clouds ahead and store them in an airtight container
- Chill your glass beforehand for the best iced coffee experience
- Choose a light roast coffee to complement the delicate flavors
Calories: 145kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 0g, Sodium: 15mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 34g, Calcium: 10mg, Potassium: 116mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving (16 oz)
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
