“When Life is Sweet, Say Thank You and Celebrate. When Life is Bitter, Say Thank you and Grow” – Shauna Niequist
… the sweetness of ice cream pairs wonderfully well with the bitter and umami of matcha … that way you celebrate & grow healthy at the same time ; )
This recipe is a twist on the original italian affogato which usually uses a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso … it balances a fine line between drink & dessert.. Since we love traditional affogatos, it was simply natural to use the SAKU blends to make them. This is a recipe for a Vanilla Maple Jade matcha affogato, but please experiment, because affogatos with all the SAKU blends are delicious AND a great way to sneak in some superfood benefits into an absolute treat! 😉 … Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tsp Vanilla Maple Jade
- ¼ cup Warm Water (~80 degrees)
- Vanilla Ice Cream (make it vegan with coconut or soy ice-cream)
- Maple Syrup, Coconut Flakes & a bit of Black Hawaiian Sea Salt
HOW TO MAKE:
- Scoop ice cream into a glass
- Sift Vanilla Maple Jade into a bowl and mix with water … try using a bamboo matcha whisk (chasen) or a handheld milk frother for a smooth liquid
- Pour matcha over ice cream
- Top off with maple syrup, coconut flakes, a little salt & a sprinkle of the Vanilla Maple Jade ; )
BOOK TIP:
The Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuzo
A wonderful book about Okakura Kakuzos’ fascinating tea journey!
You will discover the fascinating character of Okakura Kakuzo and the story of how he came to write one of the twentieth century’s most influential books on art, beauty, and simplicity―all steeped in the world’s communal cup of tea. His incredible journey took him from Yokohama to New York, Paris, Bombay, and Boston, where his life intertwined with such luminaries as Rabindranath Tagore, John Singer Sargent, Henry James, John La Farge, Isabella Stewart Gardner, Ezra Pound, and Henri Matisse. His writings influenced the work of such notable artists as Frank Lloyd Wright and Georgia O’Keeffe.
American tea writer Bruce Richardson includes many historical photographs and illustrations in this updated edition of Okakuras’ classic text, along with unique insight into how Okakuras’ philosophy continues to inspire today’s tea culture.