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Kuromoji and aburachan, aromatic Japanese trees, contribute a woody fragrance. Try a small addition to soda and notice the aroma before tasting. A sweet-smelling note is different from sugar sweetness.
With soda or tonic. 5–10ml per glass
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Use canned tuna if mackerel is hard to find, spinach instead of bok choy, or a little soy sauce and citrus juice instead of ponzu. Adjust to taste.
Ingredients (2 snack portions)
1 tomato, 100g mozzarella, 4 basil leaves, 1 tsp olive oil
Method
1. Slice and arrange the tomato and cheese.
2. Add basil and olive oil.
Try it withUnsweetened botanical soda
Try a lighter serving with green aromas and salt. Keep sharply acidic dressings modest at first.
Ingredients (2 snack portions)
1 carrot, 2 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, a pinch of cumin
Method
1. Finely grate the carrot.
2. Mix with the oil, lemon and cumin.
Try it withUnsweetened botanical soda
Try a lighter serving with green aromas and salt. Keep sharply acidic dressings modest at first.
Ingredients (2 snack portions)
1 banana, 150g plain yogurt, 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa
Method
1. Slice the banana.
2. Add to the yogurt and dust lightly with cocoa.
Try it withWarm, unsweetened black tea
A small after-dinner experiment: alternate a bite and a sip, checking that bitterness does not overwhelm the sweetness.
Shop-bought hummus with plain crackers highlights chickpeas and sesame richness.
Try it withUnsweetened roasted oolong tea
Taste a little of the aromatic drink alongside the dish’s richness and umami. Adjust temperature or dilution if it dominates.
Warm a deli or frozen portion following its instructions; focus on mushroom and egg richness.
Try it withUnsweetened roasted oolong tea
Taste a little of the aromatic drink alongside the dish’s richness and umami. Adjust temperature or dilution if it dominates.
A small shop-bought scoop combines roasted coffee aromas and creamy texture.
Try it withWarm, unsweetened black tea
A small after-dinner experiment: alternate a bite and a sip, checking that bitterness does not overwhelm the sweetness.
Frozen pods work well. Use a little salt so the beans keep their gentle sweetness.
Try it withUnsweetened botanical soda
Try a lighter serving with green aromas and salt. Keep sharply acidic dressings modest at first.
Ingredients (2 snack portions)
1 avocado, 1/2 sheet roasted nori, 1 tsp soy sauce
Method
1. Cut the avocado.
2. Toss with soy sauce and top with torn nori.
Try it withUnsweetened botanical soda
Try a lighter serving with green aromas and salt. Keep sharply acidic dressings modest at first.
Ingredients (2 snack portions)
200g cabbage, 2 tbsp water, 2 tsp ponzu
Method
1. Put chopped cabbage and water in a pan
2. cover and steam for 3–4 minutes.
3. Drain and toss with ponzu.
Try it withUnsweetened botanical soda
Try a lighter serving with green aromas and salt. Keep sharply acidic dressings modest at first.
Ingredients (2 snack portions)
150g mushrooms, 10g butter, 1 tsp soy sauce
Method
1. Slice the mushrooms.
2. Sauté in butter for 6–8 minutes until cooked.
3. Toss with soy sauce.
Try it withUnsweetened roasted oolong tea
Explore the food’s grilled or toasted notes alongside the drink’s aroma. Start with moderate char and salt.
Top soft tofu with spring onion and ginger; keep soy sauce light.
Try it withUnsweetened botanical soda
Keep the gentle savoury flavours in focus. Sip a little and adjust the strength so the food stays distinct.
A deli portion works well. Look for sweet-savoury miso and a lightly grilled surface.
Try it withUnsweetened roasted oolong tea
Taste a little of the aromatic drink alongside the dish’s richness and umami. Adjust temperature or dilution if it dominates.
Ingredients (2 snack portions)
2 bok choy, 1 garlic clove, 2 tsp oil, 2 tbsp water, a pinch of salt
Method
1. Chop the garlic and bok choy.
2. Fry garlic and stems in oil, then add leaves and water.
3. Cover for 2–3 minutes until tender
4. season.
Try it withUnsweetened botanical soda
Try a lighter serving with green aromas and salt. Keep sharply acidic dressings modest at first.
Ingredients (2 snack portions)
200g ready-to-eat tofu, 1 tbsp ground sesame, 1 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp water, 1 tbsp spring onion
Method
1. Mix sesame, soy sauce and water.
2. Pour over drained tofu and add spring onion.
Try it withUnsweetened botanical soda
Keep the gentle savoury flavours in focus. Sip a little and adjust the strength so the food stays distinct.
Ingredients (2 snack portions)
1 tomato, 2 eggs, 2 tsp oil, a pinch of salt
Method
1. Scramble the beaten eggs in oil and set aside.
2. Stir-fry chopped tomato for 2–3 minutes.
3. Return the eggs and cook until fully set
4. season.
Try it withUnsweetened roasted oolong tea
Taste a little of the aromatic drink alongside the dish’s richness and umami. Adjust temperature or dilution if it dominates.
Ingredients (2 snack portions)
200g mango flesh, 80ml ready-to-use coconut milk
Method
1. Dice the mango.
2. Pour over coconut milk and serve cool.
Try it withWarm, unsweetened black tea
A small after-dinner experiment: alternate a bite and a sip, checking that bitterness does not overwhelm the sweetness.
A ready-made sauce helps; start mild and focus on tofu and savoury meat.
Try it withUnsweetened roasted oolong tea
Taste a little of the aromatic drink alongside the dish’s richness and umami. Adjust temperature or dilution if it dominates.
Choose a cooked deli salad; keep vinegar and chilli light to enjoy the crisp texture.
Try it withUnsweetened botanical soda
Try a lighter serving with green aromas and salt. Keep sharply acidic dressings modest at first.
1 tsp = 5ml; 1 tbsp = 15ml. Times are approximate.
Illustrations show serving ideas. Seasoning and the style of the drink will change the pairing.