Matcha · Drinks

Pickle Matcha Latte (April Fools)

The latte that broke the internet (for one day). Pickle jelly, pickle foam, and matcha. Yes, really. April Fools special.

Ingredients

Matcha Base

• 3g matcha powder
• 30g hot water (175°F / 80°C)
• 10g maple syrup
• 100ml milk of your choice

Pickle Jelly

• 1 pack Knox gelatin
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp pickle juice
• Chopped pickles

Pickle Cold Foam

• 1 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tbsp pickle juice
• 1 tbsp sugar

Method

1. 1Make the pickle jelly: dissolve Knox gelatin according to package instructions, add sugar and pickle juice, stir in chopped pickles, and set in the fridge until firm. Cut into cubes.
2. 2Make the pickle cold foam: whisk together heavy cream, pickle juice, and sugar until thickened.
3. 3Sift matcha powder into a small bowl.
4. 4Pour boiling water into a teacup to cool it to 80°C, then pour into the tea bowl with the matcha.
5. 5Add maple syrup and whisk vigorously for 15 seconds in an "M" shape until smooth and frothy.
6. 6Add pickle jelly cubes to the bottom of a glass, then add ice, maple syrup, and milk.
7. 7Slowly pour the matcha on top, then finish with the pickle cold foam.