Coconut and Coffee Recipes

Spring is a busy time of year. Between school events, long workdays, and holiday gatherings, it's easy to forget to take a break. That's where having a smooth and delicious coconut and coffee recipe in your back pocket can come in handy. This delicious combination of flavors is a favorite for creating a quick moment of relaxation and calm.

At Kauai Coffee, pairing coffee with coconut is as natural as a tropical breeze passing through palm trees. It is a staple in our Hawaiian Hula Collection of flavored coffees and has been known to convert even staunch non-coffee drinkers into fans. This perfect pair is simple, satisfying, and just tropical enough to transport yourself to paradise without leaving your kitchen.

Learn more about this delicious flavor combination and get three recipes to keep on hand when you need an instant trip to the tropics.

Why We Love Coconut and Coffee

Coffee and coconut are a natural pair because they both grow in the lush Hawaiian landscape. Coconut was introduced to the islands by Polynesian Voyagers and coffee's journey to Hawaii is full of twists and turns worthy of a Hollywood storyline.

Both of these island wonders are bold in their own ways. Our medium roast coffee is a rich and lightly floral palate pleaser, while coconut can take many flavorful forms. From smooth and creamy to toasty and nutty, adding coconut to coffee results in a well-balanced cup with a silky and satisfying texture.

Brew our 100% Hawaiian Coconut Caramel Crunch coffee, add a touch of milk or cream and now you have a cup that is easy to love. You can make it hot or cold, simple or complex. No matter how you enjoy it, coconut and coffee always come together in a way that feels like a treat and is the perfect five-minute mental getaway.

Three Coconut and Coffee Recipes to Try Right Now

Toasted Coconut Cold Brew

Ingredients

1 cup Kauai Coffee cold brew concentrate (recipe here)

• 1/2 cup frothy coconut milk
• Whipped cream
• Toasted coconut flakes
• Ice
• Sweetener of choice (optional)

Instructions

Use Kauai Coffee 100% Hawaiian Coconut Caramel Crunch and prepare your cold brew concentrate according to the instructions here.

1. Fill a tall drinking glass with ice.
2. Add cold brew concentrate and top with frothy coconut milk. We recommend full, fat coconut for the best results, but any coconut milk will work. 
3. If you like your coffee sweet, add a touch of simple syrup or sugar.
4. Garnish with toasted coconut flakes and enjoy! 

Tip: toast your coconut flakes over medium heat in a dry skillet until golden and fragrant.

Coconut Cream Latte

Ingredients

• 1 to 2 shots of espresso (we recommend brewing with Poipu Estate Espresso Roast from our Estate Reserve Collection, ground fine for espresso brewing)
• 3/4 cup steamed milk
  
• Coconut simple syrup

Instructions

1. Make the coconut simple syrup by heating equal parts sugar and water in a pot over medium heat. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove it from the heat, stir in one teaspoon of vanilla extract and one teaspoon of coconut extract, then let it cool. 
2. Use an espresso machine, moka pot, or AeroPress brewer and finely ground Kauai Coffee to brew a shot of espresso.
3. Steam your milk of choice or heat it on your stove or in the microwave and whip it with an electric frother.
4. Add coconut simple syrup to your mug, pour in the espresso, and top with the steamed milk.

Tip: For an extra creamy coconut latte, use full-fat coconut milk or add a little bit of coconut oil to your milk before frothing.

Coconut Mocha Iced Coffee

Ingredients

1 cup of iced coffee (We recommend 100% Hawaiian Coconut Caramel Crunch or Chocolate Macadamia Nut)

• Milk or cream of choice
• 1-2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
• Coconut whipped cream
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• Coconut simple syrup to taste
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk the heavy whipping cream and coconut simple syrup until you achieve a light, airy consistency.
2. Brew your coffee with your method of choice and cool to room temperature. 
3. Drizzle chocolate syrup inside of your glass and fill it with ice.
4. Pour cooled coffee over ice and add milk or cream of choice. 
5. Top with coconut whipped cream and additional chocolate syrup if desired. 

Take a Coffee Break, Island Style

When days feel busy, and your schedule is full, it helps to have something small to look forward to. A coconut and coffee drink is an easy way to slow down and enjoy something a little special.

Whether you try one of the recipes above or reach for our 100% Hawaiian Coconut Caramel Crunch on its own, we hope this pairing brings a bit of aloha into your home.

All of our 100% Hawaiian Coffees are grown and roasted on our island estate.

Shop now to explore more of what we grow and roast, and if you make one of these drinks, tag us @kauaicoffeeco so we can see how you're enjoying coconut and coffee in your cup.