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 (alt) 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
650g blackberries
20–40g sugar, to taste
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.
Cheesecake Cold Foam
Combine 250ml (alt) cream with 60–100ml milk, adjusting to your desired thickness. Add 40–60g softened cream cheese and blend until smooth. Sweeten with 12–18g sugar syrup or vanilla syrup to taste, then finish with a pinch of salt.
