Date seed coffee, also known as date pit coffee, is a traditional and nutritious beverage gaining popularity in the Middle East. Made from roasted and ground date seeds, this caffeine-free alternative to regular coffee has a rich, nutty flavour with subtle caramel notes. Historically, date seed coffee has been enjoyed for its health benefits, including aiding digestion, boosting energy, and providing antioxidants.
The process of making date seed coffee involves cleaning, drying, roasting, and grinding the date seeds to create a fine powder, which is then brewed like traditional coffee. Dates are a staple part of the diet during Ramadan and this is a sustainable way to make use of date seeds, reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly practices. You can use the Dates to make our Date Shake recipe or our Date and Banana Loaf.
Makes 1 Cup
Ingredients
10 Date Seeds
200 ml Water
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200 c/400 f/Gas Mark 6 and line an oven tray with baking paper.
Remove the seeds from the Dates and clean.
Add to the tin and roast for 30 minutes.
Use a coffee grinder or food processor to create a powder. Make sure the machine you use is heavy duty! Â
To use, add Water and 2 tbsp of the Powder to a pot and bring to a boil, then simmer for a few minutes before serving.Â
Variatons
- Add Spices such as Cinnamon, Ginger and Clove to the Coffee when boiling.
- Many people add full Date Seeds onto the Coffee whilst boiling along with the Ground Date Seed.Â
- Add a sweetener such as Honey, Date Syrup or Date Sugar.
