Iced Matcha Osmanthus Tea

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As an interactive multimedia designer, Nicole's keen eye for visuals is translated into baking, one of her recent pastime pursuits that she picked up during the Movement Control Order (MCO). Since the reignition of her passion in baking and a bread-lover herself, she started to create her own recipes such as breads, desserts and drinks. Her recipes a must-try for anyone who wants to learn, as they are simple, down-to-earth and achieves that deliciously eye-catching result.

"What makes baking enjoyable is when my creations look appetising and visually appealing in the photo."

Nicole / @nicoleyong93

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INTERVIEW WITH @nicoleyong93

What do you do for a living?

I’m an Interactive Multimedia Designer who works in a digital marketing agency. I’m passionate in creating visuals on variety of platforms including photography, illustration and 2D animation. I believe that colourful and meaningful artworks will bring joy to viewer’s life!

What do you do for a living?

I’m an Interactive Multimedia Designer who works in a digital marketing agency. I’m passionate in creating visuals on variety of platforms including photography, illustration and 2D animation. I believe that colourful and meaningful artworks will bring joy to viewer’s life!

You've recently started to share your baking creations on your Instagram. Has baking always been a passion of yours?

Baking has always been my passion but I couldn't find a time to do it. Due to Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia during March this year, I finally took the opportunity to start baking. It all started by creating the trendy Dalgona drink using Niko Neko Matcha powder during MCO period. As I really love eating bread, so I asked myself why not try to bake one? From there, I experienced the fun of baking.

What's the most enjoyable part of baking in your experience?

I love baking bread! The process of kneading dough with your own hands is so enjoyable! Even though it’s not easy to knead dough perfectly by hand, it’s so satisfying when I succeed! Besides, what makes baking enjoyable is when my creations look appetising and visually appealing in the photo.

How did you come up with Iced Matcha Osmanthus Tea recipe?

I love Osmanthus tea, just like how I love Matcha! Both are known for their rich aroma and health benefits. Therefore, I decided to combine both AJISAI / Matcha and Osmanthus tea.

Why did you choose AJISAI / Matcha for this recipe?

The combination of AJISAI / Matcha’s soy bean-like aroma and Osmanthus tea’s fruity-floral apricot aroma turned out surprisingly good!

You've recently started to share your baking creations on your Instagram. Has baking always been a passion of yours?

Baking has always been my passion but I couldn't find a time to do it. Due to Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia during March this year, I finally took the opportunity to start baking. It all started by creating the trendy Dalgona drink using Niko Neko Matcha powder during MCO period. As I really love eating bread, so I asked myself why not try to bake one? From there, I experienced the fun of baking.

What's the most enjoyable part of baking in your experience?

I love baking bread! The process of kneading dough with your own hands is so enjoyable! Even though it’s not easy to knead dough perfectly by hand, it’s so satisfying when I succeed! Besides, what makes baking enjoyable is when my creations look appetising and visually appealing in the photo.

How did you come up with Iced Matcha Osmanthus Tea recipe?

I love Osmanthus tea, just like how I love Matcha! Both are known for their rich aroma and health benefits. Therefore, I decided to combine both AJISAI / Matcha and Osmanthus tea.

Why did you choose AJISAI / Matcha for this recipe?

The combination of AJISAI / Matcha’s soy bean-like aroma and Osmanthus tea’s fruity-floral apricot aroma turned out surprisingly good!

RECIPE

Iced Matcha Osmanthus Tea

by @nicoleyong93

Makes 1 serving
Preparation time: 10 min
Cooking time: Around 5 min
Total time: Less than 15 min

Ingredients

1 ½ tbsp AJISAI / Matcha Powder
75ml Water
5g Brown Sugar
150ml Hot Water

For Osmanthus Tea Ice Cubes
1 Cup Hot Water
1 tbsp Osmanthus Dried Flowers

Toppings (Optional)
Osmanthus Dried Flowers

Method To Assemble

For Osmanthus tea ice cubes: Steep the Osmanthus dried flowers in 1 cup of hot water for 2 or 3 minutes. Pour the tea into ice cube tray and freeze it overnight.
Dissolve brown sugar in 150ml of hot water. Set aside to cool.
Whisk 1 ½ tbsp of AJISAI Matcha powder with 75ml of water using ASAGAO / Chasen or YUKIWA / Matcha Mixer until smooth and creamy.
Fill up a glass with Osmanthus tea ice cubes and pour in the brown sugar mixture.
Pour in the matcha mixture. Sprinkle some Osmanthus dried flowers on top as finishing touch.

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