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very excited for these two new pieces ✨

1. fellow kettle stand from taobao: my friend recently went to china and picked up this stand. i've been wanting this for a while but it was only available on taobao. lucky day for me! it also has some storage which now houses my scale

2. to-go cup from @kintoeurope: i've been looking for a small cup to take to work and this one is perfect. keeps things hot or cold which is perfect for when i'm working (no more cold flat whites yay). but i can also use it for my iced matchas if i know it's going to be a slow sip day 🍵

starting to think i should have gotten a bigger table with all the things i keep buying 🫢 by @_cafepico

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and the secret recipe is....eyeballing everything and wishing for the best 😜 i prefer a thicker cream top because it gives a nice texture change! my sister got me maple syrup from costco and i finally got around to opening it. it's sooo good ✨

🍵 @namimatcha - kana (code PICO15 for $$ off!) 💚

#matcha #matcharecipe #coldfoam #matchalatte #matchalovers by @_cafepico

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4 months ago

extra crispy matcha latte please 🍵⭐️💚✨
more ice makes it better 😅

🍵 @marukyu.koyamaen_official - chigi no shiro by @_cafepico

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when do you take your matcha?
💚☀️🍵🌖🍀

i like the ritual of waking up early, feeling the morning breeze and making matcha on a peaceful day. but if i had a stressful day at work, i like to indulge in a cup of matcha as a reminder that there is always something to look forward to, even on a bad day ⭐️

🍵 @harumatcha_uk - kasumi (use code CAFEPICO for 10% off your order!) 🌄 by @_cafepico

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3 days ago

happy october, and happy international coffee day 🎃

coffee is my job so i celebrated by working 😳 i know a lot of my matcha friends switched from coffee to matcha for the difference in caffeine. i like to drink coffee at work and when i visit the occasional cafe. matcha is so personal to me so i always make it at home and don't bother with cafe matcha (oops). with coffee, i like to make fun flavours and experiment at home. at the moment i'm playing around with @aeropress !!

when do you enjoy drinking coffee? 🤎☕️✨ by @_cafepico

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4 days ago

it's fig season which only means one thing 🌟

i made a homemade fig sauce using a 1:1:1 ratio of chopped figs, sugar, water. simmer until figs are soft and sugar is dissolved. add some lemon juice, immersion blend together and then strain! this sauce is so delicious and pairs well with yogurt bowls as well 🎀

🍵 @heapwellsuperfoods - saemidori selection by @_cafepico

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5 days ago

new matcha powder unlocked: @marukyu.koyamaen_official chigi no shiro 🍵

▫️aroma: grassy, vegetal, seaweed
▫️deep green, whisks into a beautiful creamy texture
▫️taste: mildly sweet, nori-like, slightly astringent and low bitterness in a latte

my references for MK matcha is wako and aoarashi which i enjoyed a lot. wako was perfect for usucha and aoarashi is my favourite of all time for lattes. chigi no shiro is just below aoarashi - it did not wow me but i was slightly surprised. i thought the seaweed notes would put me off (not a fan of marine-y flavours in general) but with milk it isn't as potent as the aroma. chigi no shiro - for me at least - makes a nice canvas for the more creative drinks and flavours. i would feel a little bored drinking this everyday 😶‍🌫️ however i bought this tin close to expiry (which made me question the retailer) which could potentially mean a loss in peak flavour 💔

have you tried chigi no shiro? i'd love to hear your experience! 🍀✨💚 by @_cafepico

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8 days ago

no espresso machine, no problem ✨

on mornings i don't fancy a matcha - i've always wanted to drink milky coffee at home but don't have the budget for an espresso machine. this is where @aeropress comes in handy! it's a small and affordable brewer, combined with the @fellowproducts prismo attachment - it can make a concentrated shot of coffee similar to espresso. it's not espresso though! just has the flavour qualities similar to it 🤎

my recipe that has been working for my little drinks:
- 18.5g of finely ground coffee
- 63.5g boiling water
- mix for 30 seconds, let it steep for another minute
- push the plunger down and extract slowly!

and now you can add any flavours, pour it over milk, or add hot milk - whatever beverage you want to make!

so until i get an espresso machine, this will be my little friend ☕️ by @_cafepico

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11 days ago

my humble little setup doesn't include an espresso machine or steamer but there is always a way 🌧️

prepare your matcha as normal, and you can texture milk with @subminimal nano foamer! i'm using the lithium one here, on the second setting. heat up milk in the microwave for around 1 minute. incorporate some air for 4-5 seconds, and then keep the milk whirling to texturise. it took a few goes to get used to the speed, but the end result should be quite comparable to cafe quality milk 🫧

for me, i appreciate a good milk pitcher - the shape of this one from @mhw_3bomber is quite unique 🌱 wide edge with a tapered round spout. but any spouted vessel will allow you to pour! it's 90% skill and 10% tools here 💚 i'm still practicing with the nano foamer, so far i've been really happy! the goal is textured milk and cute latte art at home, and these small tools help get you there without making big investments 😄

🍵 @marukyu.koyamaen_official - chigi no shiro 🍀 by @_cafepico

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13 days ago

i can feel myself getting sick, so autumn is here 🤎🍂 hojicha is definitely an autumn beverage - it's so comforting and toasty 🌾 combined with a salted maple base 🧸 hojicha lattes are going to be a reoccurring menu item here! by @_cafepico

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14 days ago

here's your next weekend matcha treat 💚

i'm not sure what to call this...milk pudding? panna cotta? milk jelly? it reminds me a lot of panna cotta but the texture is a little different! 🍮 this was inspired by coffee jelly but i wanted the matcha to sit on top - and the result is a sweet, creamy pudding base with a rich matcha coating

recipe:
- 120g milk
- 25g condensed milk
- 0.4g agar powder
- vanilla and pinch of salt

mix everything well and bring to a boil, simmer for 1-2 minutes. leave to cool and then chill in the fridge for 2-4 hours. pour matcha on top and add any toppings! i did strawberries for some fresh sweetness

🍵 @namimatcha - kana (use code PICO15 for a discount!) 🌠✨ by @_cafepico

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if you have no espresso machine (or the budget for one like me haha), aeropress with the fellow prismo attachment is the perfect alternative to making espresso-like coffee with the least hassle possible 🤎 here is the recipe for everything here:

aero-spresso:
- 18.5g medium-fine ground coffee
- 63.5g boiling water
- mix for 30 seconds and steep for another 30 seconds
- using @fellowproducts prismo attachment, extract!

cookie butter latte:
- mix 10g condensed milk + 10g biscoff spread with the aero-spresso (adjust to taste)
- add a pinch of flakey sea salt (optional)

🤎🍂🍪☕️ by @_cafepico

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