Yuzu Grapefruit Houjicha Sparkling

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@jw.works is an instagram account that showcases the wide array of Geraldine’s creative interests; food styling, calligraphy, photography and baking. As a graphic designer, she incorporates her flavorful ideas and style into her original recipe bakes and desserts, with especially careful attention to visual detail. Despite the effortless looks of her baked creations, she regularly spends time researching and experimenting in her kitchen to achieve flawlessly delectable desserts.

“I hope to be able to deliver my stories and message through my works.”

Geraldine / @jw.works

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INTERVIEW WITH @JW.WORKS

Tell us about @jw.works - what is this Instagram account is about?

I started jw.works as a place to share nice photos I had the opportunity to stumble upon — usually photos about interior, cafes & food. Basically anything that caught my attention. I'd also use the account to showcase some of my own works covering graphics works, food styling, calligraphy, photography and my recent interest — baking. I hope that I would be able to deliver my stories and message through my works.

How did you get into baking despite being a full time professional graphic designer?

I got into the baking trend during the MCO period. The shift to work-from-home, time became flexible thus making it easier to do things that I'm passionate about. I mostly spend the weekends tinkering with baking pastry & making dessert so juggle between work and kitchen fun during this period is pretty much manageable.

Where do you get your inspiration for your recipes?

My inspiration usually comes from desserts that I've tasted myself from different parts of the world, as well as those that I came across over IG and YouTube. I like to decorate my work nicely, as such, I do a lot of research online, which in turn also gives me inspiration for my next project!

How did you come up with Yuzu Grapefruit Houjicha Sparkling recipe?

Yuzu Grapefruit Houjicha Sparkling is a great and refreshing combination with subtle AKANE / Houjicha while still maintaining the taste of the smokiness and dark cacao notes underneath. Worth a try!

How did you find using AKANE / Houjicha powder for this recipe?

I really love AKANE / Houjicha's cacao notes, it's like a combination of houjicha with cocoa sweetness, and super creamy.

RECIPE

Yuzu Grapefruit Houjicha Sparkling

BY @jw.works

Preparation time: 5 min
Cooking time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min

Ingredients

10g Hot water (Around 85°C)
3g AKANE / Houjicha Powder
1/2 Grapefruit, cut into cubes / slices
30g Honey Yuzu Syrup
10g Lemon Juice
1 can of Tonic Water

Method To Assemble

Dissolve AKANE/ Houjicha powder in hot water, whisk with bamboo Chasen for clump free texture, set aside.
Fill a glass with grapefruit cubes, honey yuzu syrup, lemon juice, ice cubes and tonic water.
Pouring Houjicha mixture on top, stir well and serve chilled.

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