What Does Coffee Brewed with Coconut Water Taste Like?
The world of coffee never lacks innovation. We’re constantly seeing new and creative combinations made from familiar ingredients. Take coffee and coconut, for instance — this pairing alone can produce countless variations: coconut water + espresso becomes a refreshing coconut Americano ; thick coconut milk + espresso makes a creamy coconut latte ; and coconut + cold brew creates a tropical iced drink. All of these drinks take simple ingredients and layer them into something new and interesting. But just yesterday, I stumbled upon another “experimental” crossover — brewing coffee with coconut water . And no, I don’t mean adding coconut water to already brewed coffee, nor using it to mix with instant or freeze-dried coffee. I mean replacing regular brewing water entirely with coconut water when making pour-over coffee. At first, I frowned at the idea — it sounded a little crazy. But then I thought, if we can boil chicken in coconut water for soup, why not brew coffee with it? Plus...