A sugar-free iced chocolate with almond milk: raw cacao, stevia and ice cubes, ready in two minutes. In the glass, ice cubes chill an already cold almond milk base, which the cacao quickly colors. The drink is icy and light, with the distinct bitterness of raw cacao softened by a […]
Drinks
Sugar-free keto pumpkin spice latte
A keto pumpkin spice latte with no added sugar: coffee, plant-based milk, pumpkin purée and speculoos spices. A large steaming mug, a soft layer of foam on top and warming spices wafting up to your nose. This keto, or ketogenic, pumpkin spice latte has no added sugar: its sweetness comes […]
Golden milk (turmeric milk)
Golden turmeric milk with no added sugar: a warm, spiced drink ready in 5 minutes. Turmeric turns the drink a deep yellow, ginger adds a gentle kick, and cinnamon softens the finish. This golden milk is a warm, plant-based drink infused with spices, with no added sugar. It takes 5 minutes to […]
Easy Taro Bubble Tea
What is taro bubble tea? Taro bubble tea, often called “taro boba tea”, is a delicious drink that originated in Taiwan but has won over taste buds around the world. It is a variation on traditional bubble tea, distinguished by the use of taro, an exotic tuber highly prized in […]
Authentic Indian Lassi
An ultra-refreshing savory yogurt lassi, brightened with black salt and toasted cumin In the height of summer in Punjab, when the air nears 40 °C, a tall glass cooled in clay can feel almost medicinal: cold on the lips, creamy on the tongue, and topped with a light foam that quivers […]
Thai Iced Tea
A homemade Thai iced tea, rich and creamy, with the typical orange color In Bangkok, the late afternoon heat weighs like palm sugar syrup. Tuk-tuks sputter, while the metal tongs of a street vendor clang against a dented cooler. Behind a cloud of steam, she lifts an iron can and […]
Authentic Ube Latte
A delicious ube latte recipe better than any coffee shop The first thing you notice is the color: a lavender hue tending towards amethyst, swirling in the glass like an edible sunset. When the barista sets down an iced ube latte, its aroma is slightly nutty, as if vanilla met […]
What is oolong tea? How do you prepare it?
What is oolong tea? Like green, jasmine and black teas, oolong—also called Wu Long—comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. The main difference lies in the degree of oxidation. Black tea is fully oxidized, which gives it its distinctive color and aroma. Green tea, on the other hand, undergoes minimal oxidation, […]
Black Tea Explained – Chinese Red Tea
When we talk about tea, we often think of black tea—a hallmark of English culture. Yet this beloved brew traces its roots to Asia. So how did this Asian beverage capture Britain’s imagination? How should you enjoy it? What does it bring to the kitchen and to your health? In […]
Jasmine Tea (茉莉花茶) – What It Is & How to Brew It
Do you recall the tea varieties I mentioned in my article on bubble tea? Today I would like to focus on jasmine tea. Jasmine is a flower that thrives in many Asian countries and is even considered the national bloom in places such as Pakistan, Syria, the Philippines, and Indonesia. […]