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Cat and Cacao — Midnight Cacao Chai

Cacao layered with chai spices. Mix with milk for an aromatic afternoon drink, with biscuits alongside if you like.

Serving idea

1:4 with milk

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AT THE TABLE

Start with the food.

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.

Japanese 6

Edamame

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.

Avocado with nori

Easy home recipe · About 5 min

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.

Steamed cabbage with ponzu

Easy home recipe · About 10 min

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.

Soy-butter mushrooms

Easy home recipe · About 10 min

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.

Chilled silken tofu

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.

Miso-glazed aubergine

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.

Chinese & Taiwanese 6

Garlic bok choy

Easy home recipe · About 10 min

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.

Tofu with sesame and spring onion

Easy home recipe · About 5 min

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.

Tomato and egg stir-fry

Easy home recipe · About 10 min

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.

Mango with coconut milk

Easy home recipe · About 5 min

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.

Mapo tofu

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.

Wood-ear mushroom salad

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.

Western food & easy snacks 6

Tomato and mozzarella

Easy home recipe · About 5 min

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.

Carrot and cumin salad

Easy home recipe · About 5 min

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.

Banana yogurt with cocoa

Easy home recipe · About 5 min

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.

Hummus and crackers

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.

Mushroom quiche

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.

Coffee gelato

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.

1 tsp = 5ml; 1 tbsp = 15ml. Times are approximate.

Illustrations show serving ideas. Seasoning and the style of the drink will change the pairing.