Blackberry Matcha

Vanilla Blackberry Matcha

Serves 1

Vanilla Matcha paired with seasonal blackberries, capturing the turn of the season with sweet berry notes, creamy vanilla and gentle matcha umami.

Ingredients

20g blackberry purée
8g Vanilla Matcha, mixed with a dash of hot water
Ice
230ml milk
Optional: Cheesecake Cold Foam

Method

1. Prepare the Blackberry Purée
Blend the blackberries until smooth. Add the sugar and blend again. Pass through a fine sieve to remove the seeds. Weigh the finished purée. If slightly under 500g, stir in a small amount of water. If over, simmer briefly to reduce.

2. Build the Drink
Add the blackberry purée to the bottom of a glass. Fill with ice and add the milk.

3. Finish
Pour over the prepared Vanilla Matcha and stir gently. Top with Cheesecake Cold Foam if desired.

Blackberry Purée

Ingredients
650g blackberries
20–40g sugar, to taste

Method

1. Blend
Blend the blackberries until smooth, then add the sugar and blend again.

2. Strain
Pass through a fine sieve to remove the seeds.

3. Adjust
Weigh the finished purée. If slightly under 500g, stir in a small amount of water. If over, simmer briefly to reduce.

Cheesecake Cold Foam

Ingredients
250ml alternative cream
60–100ml milk
40–60g softened cream cheese
12–18g sugar syrup or vanilla syrup, to taste
A pinch of salt

Method

1. Combine
Combine the alternative cream and milk, adjusting the milk to achieve your desired thickness.

2. Blend
Add the softened cream cheese and blend until smooth.

3. Sweeten
Add the sugar syrup or vanilla syrup to taste, then finish with a pinch of salt.