RECIPE

Coconut Milk Coffee (Iced & Hot)

For an iced coconut milk latte, pour a double espresso or 60 ml of strong coffee over ice and top with 120 ml of chilled coconut milk. For hot coffee, warm the coconut milk gently (do not boil), whisk or froth it, and pour it into your coffee. Coconut milk adds natural creaminess and a light coconut flavour without dairy.

Prepared serving inspiration for Coconut Milk Coffee (Iced & Hot)

Ingredients

  • 120 ml fresh coconut milk
  • 1 double espresso or 60 ml strong brewed coffee
  • Ice, for the iced version
  • 1 tsp jaggery syrup, honey or sugar, optional
  • Pinch of cinnamon or cardamom, optional

Method

  1. Iced: fill a glass with ice, add the coffee and sweetener, then slowly pour in chilled coconut milk and stir.
  2. Hot: warm the coconut milk in a small pan over low heat until steaming, without letting it boil.
  3. Froth the warm coconut milk with a whisk, frother or by shaking it in a sealed jar for 20 seconds.
  4. Pour the coffee into a mug, add the frothed coconut milk and finish with cinnamon or cardamom.
Yield: 1 · Prep: 5 min

Tips for creamy coconut milk coffee

  • Shake or stir the coconut milk first, because the cream rises to the top in the fridge.
  • Heat gently. Boiling can make coconut milk separate.
  • Thick coconut milk is rich, so dilute it with a little water if you prefer a lighter latte.
  • For a South Indian twist, use strong filter coffee decoction instead of espresso.

Coconut milk vs coconut water in coffee

Coconut milk gives a creamy latte. Coconut water gives a light, refreshing iced coffee instead, as in our iced coconut water coffee.

Fresh coconut milk in Pune

CocoDaily offers fresh coconut milk in 200 ml and 450 ml packs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Quick answers.

Is coconut milk good in coffee?

Yes. It adds creaminess and a mild coconut flavour, and it is dairy-free.

Why did my coconut milk split in hot coffee?

It was probably boiled or added to very acidic coffee. Warm it gently and stir it in slowly.

Can I use canned coconut milk?

Yes. Canned coconut milk is often thicker, so dilute it slightly.

Does coconut milk coffee need sugar?

Not always. Taste first and sweeten lightly if you like.