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From Our Barista to you: Yunomi.Cafe's Signature Drink Recipes

From Our Barista to you: Yunomi.Cafe's Signature Drink Recipes

Sachiko Murata |

In our previous blog post, we shared the iced latte recipes we serve daily at our Yunomi.Cafe in Tokyo. Today, we're delighted to introduce two of our signature crafted drinks: Na Pali Latte and Hojicha Chai Craft Cola.

Na Pali Latte
Inspired by our Hawaii-born founder, this latte reflects the breathtaking beauty of the Na Pali Coast on the island of Kauai. "Na Pali" means "cliffs" in Hawaiian, refers to the dramatic mountains rising along the sea. Layers of matcha and hojichai powder capture the deep greens of nature and the warm, earthy tones of the cliffs.

Hojicha Chai Craft Cola
Our original sparkling creation is built around hojicha—roasted Japanese green tea. Hojicha is gently simmered with spices to create a rich, aromatic syrup that forms the heart of this drink. The toasty aroma of hojicha blends perfectly with complex spices, while rich sweetness adds depth, creating a luxurious soda unlike any other.

We hope you enjoy making these refreshments as much as we enjoy serving them at Yunomi.Cafe.

Na Pali Latte
Na Pali Latte
Ingredients
  • 2g (1/2 tsp) hojichai powder
  • 30ml hot water (60°C)
  • 2g (1/2 tsp) matcha
  • 30ml hot water (60°C)
  • 160ml milk
  • 5g citrus blue syrup
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine the hojichai powder with hot water (60°C/140°F) and whisk until smooth.
  2. In a separate small bowl, combine the matcha with hot water (60°C/140°F) and whisk until smooth.
  3. Fill a glass with ice cubes, milk, and syrup.
  4. Gently pour in the hojichai mixture, and then slowly pour in the matcha mixture.
Notes: We offer dairy or almond milk for all iced lattes. We use a chasen (bamboo whisk) to ensure a smooth tea base. This recipe uses citrus blue syrup (Blue Curacao) from MONIN.
Hojicha Chai Craft Cola
Hojicha Chai Craft Cola
Spiced Hojicha Syrup Recipe

Ingredients

  • 300ml water
  • 150g kokuto (Japanese brown sugar)
  • 10g loose-leaf hojicha
  • 2 star anise pods
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 2 tsp cinnamon chips
  • 2 tsp dried shredded coconut
  • 2 tsp crushed kola nut

Instructions

  1. Put all the ingredients into a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the liquid reduces to 300ml.
  3. Strain out the tea leaves and spices, and let the syrup cool.
Drink Ingredients
  • 30ml Spiced Hojicha Syrup
  • 150ml sparkling water
  • 1 dried orange slice (optional)
Instructions
  1. Fill a glass with ice cubes and add the syrup.
  2. Gently pour the sparkling water into the glass, and garnish with a dried orange slice.

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