Sponge cake base
3 eggs (separate the yolk and white)
25g vegetable oil
60g sugar
1 tbsp matcha powder
60g milk
60g cake flour (sifted)
A pinch of salt

Steps
1. Combine the matcha powder and milk together. Ensure no lumps in the mixture
2. Whisk the egg yolk and sugar together.
3. Add in the vegetable oil follow by the matcha powder.
4. Fold in the cake flour
5. Pour the mixture into a thin baking pan. Lie the pan with parchment paper.
6. Bake 180 degree, 15mins
7. Remove the cake from the tin. At the same time remove the parchment paper.
8. Leave the cake to cool on a cooling rack.

Mousse
12g gelatine
125g milk
70g sugar
175g heavy cream
100g mascarpone Warm up the milk and add in the 12g of gelatine. Ensure the gelatine is dissolved

1. Warm up the milk and add in the 12g of gelatine. Ensure the gelatine is dissolved
2. Whisk the cream till soft peak
3. Cream the mascarpone and sugar together. Add in the gelatine milk mixture.
4. Gently fold in the whipped cream
5. Prepare 5 bowls
1 tsp matcha powder + 60g mascarpone mixture
3/4 tsp matcha powder + 80g mascarpone mixture
1/2 tsp matcha powder + 100g mascarpone mixture
1/4 tsp matcha powder + 100g mascarpone mixture
120g plain mascarpone mixture

6. Use a Mousee round tin to cut the sponge base.
7. Pour the mixture in starting from the plain one to the darkest one.
8. Chill for at least 4hrs before removing the tin

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For those who has yet visited Lewin Terrace might wonder where it is located. Enter via Coleman Street, the entrance is next to the Singapore Philatelic Museum.

Oh Matcha Dessert Buffet At Lewin Terrace

This Oh Matcha Dessert Buffet At Lewin Terrace is available only for a limited period at weekday lunch (Tuesdays to Fridays) till 31 August 2018. It is from 1pm to 3pm. The a la Carte Dessert Buffet is priced at $38++ per pax. (*Free for children 3 years and below)

Oh Matcha Dessert Buffet

Since Lewin Terrace specializes in both Japanese-French culinary techniques henceforth, expect medley of both Japanese and French influenced dessert at the Oh Matcha Dessert Buffet. I counted over a dozen of Matcha flavoured desserts. In addition, there are about half a dozen of non-Matcha desserts too. A good mix.

First is the Warabi Mochi which consist of both Matcha and original flavour. By the side are the Soy powder and Brown Sugar to enhance the flavour of the Mochi. Texture of the Warabi mochi is more jelly-like. I prefer coating these mochi in the Soy powder.

Next is the silky Matcha Jelly that slip down your throat as you slurp.

Tempting spongy Matcha Roll Cake with light vanilla cream is part of the spread as well.

Some may prefer the cream-less Matcha Chiffon instead. If you love them but needed some cream, slapped it with some Matcha Cream.

Personally I find the Matcha Chocolate Macaron too sweet.

More Matcha dessert, chewy outer with soft intereior Matcha Caneles and strong flavoured Matcha Tiramisu are also available as part of the Oh Matcha Dessert Buffet At Lewin Terrace.

Lastly, I can’t decide which is my favourite; Sable, Matcha Babaroa or the Matcha Ice Cream. I was glad that it was a buffet which I can have everything.

Classic Pound Cake in 3 flavours; take your pick, Citrus, Chocolate and Matcha. 

More Dessert … Non-Matcha 

In case you are going with friends who don’t like Matcha, Oh Matcha Dessert Buffet At Lewin Terrace also offers the non-matcha ones such as the chewy Shiratama in brown sugar.

Or you may like the Smooth Pudding.

Fruit Tart was added to the variety. Some find it too dense but since it is a tart, I felt this should be the way it is. It is a banana flavour tart crowned with fruits.

Creme Brulee in both original and chocolate. I felt the burnt flavour of the caramelised sugar was too strong.

To top it off, Sesame Panna Cotta and Sakura Jelly are also on the table.

Executive Set Lunch

If you feel that you need to complete your meal, you could opt for the 3-Course lunch set menu which is inclusive of dessert buffet only at $58++/pax.

The first course is the Canape Salad. Sparsingly refreshing Yuzu salad dressing was drizzled over the greens. I would prefer more dressing.

2 options for Mains, Sword Fish which has a texture like chicken sat on the beef sauce. The crispy brown rice provided a good additional texture. Alternatively, choose Chicken with a creamy sauce.

NAHMJ Verdict

Oh Matcha Dessert Buffet At Lewin Terrace is certainly for the Matcha fan. I have no reservation recommending them to anyone who love dessert and Matcha.

Lewin Terrace

21 Lewin Terrace, Singapore 179290
Tel: +65 6333 9905 

Website: http://lewinterrace.com.sg/

Opening Hours

Tuesday – Sunday
Lunch: 1200 to 1500 (Last order at 1400)
Dinner: 1830 to 2300 (Last order at 2130)

Closed on Mondays

Getting There

By MRT:

• East West & North South line – City Hall station

• North-East line – Clark Quay station 

By Bus:

• Armenain Church along Hill Street   2, 12, 12e, 32, 33, 51, 61, 63, 80, 197

• Grand Park City Hall along Hill Street   2, 12, 12e, 33, 147, 190

• Stamford Court along Hill Street  124, 147, 166, 174, 174e, 190

• Opp Peninsula Plaza along North Bridge Road   32, 51, 63, 80, 195, 851, 961

• St Andrew Cathedral along North Bridge Road   61, 124, 145, 166, 174, 174e, 197

Rating: 7/10

*This was a media invite.

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I have not been to New York, not to mention their Chikalicious outlet there. In fact, I got to know about them via a recommendation from a Shanghai colleague.

At this outlet, it has 2 storey. I went twice and took the level 1. The table were narrowly apart as such it isn’t very conducive. It get quite noisy when it is 70% full. But the dessert is surely amazing.

I tried 2 of their more popular selection. First is the Green Tea Crepe Cake 抹茶千层蛋糕 (RMB 78). I am not a fan of Crepe Cake as such when I was recommended by my colleague, I was skeptical about it. However, I was glad that I went with the recommendation. The crepe layer were moist and the green tea cream between the layer was thin and sufficient green tea flavour was savour.

Japanese Yuzu Cake 日本柚子蛋糕 (RMB 78) was another popular selection at Chikalicious. The Yuzu mousse was a little to soft. It seems it was well set, perhaps the time in the fridge was too short. Yuzu was lightly flavoured.

At Chikalicious Dessert Bar, they are using tea bags from Harney & Sons Master Tea Blenders.

Tried 2 tea, a green and a black; Cherry Blossom 烂漫樱花绿茶 (RMB 68) and couldn’t remember the other. Both were equally good. It really depend on what cake you order and perhaps preference influence the decision too.

NAHMJ Verdict

Chikalicious Dessert Bar offers delicious cake and tea worth a visit.

Chikalicious Dessert Bar

2/F, Unit 106, North Block, Xintiandi, 123 Xingye Lu
兴业路123弄5号新天地新里106单元2层

Tel: +86 21 6333 9233

Website: http://www.chikalicious.com/

Opening Hours

Daily  1100 to 2300

Getting There

By Subway:

Line 10 – Xintiandi

Rating: 8/10

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Matcha Lava Cake Recipe In 2 Steps

Ingredients:

Make 12 Lava Cakes

For Matcha Cubes:

1 cup  White Chocolate

2 tbsp  Vegetable Oil

2 tbsp  Matcha Powder

Cake Batter:

8 tbsp  (120g) salted butter

6  Large eggs

1/2 cup  (60g) Plain flour

2 cup  (400g) White Chocolate

2 tbsp  Matcha Powder

Method

1.   Pre-heat oven at 200°C

2.  Making Matcha Cube

Melt white chocolate with vegetable oil and matcha powder either in microwave oven or double-boiler. Once melted, pour mixture into ice cube mold, give it a good shake to settle and freeze it for about 20 minutes.

3.   Making the Cake Batter

Melt the butter and white chocolate separately. In a mixer, add eggs, plain flour, matcha powder, melted butter and melted white chocolate in a mixer bowl. Whip all mixture together at high speed for 30s. Once done, pour the mixture to the cup cakes pan with paper liners. Next drop the matcha cubes into the centre and ensure batter cover the cube slightly. Now send it to the pre-heated oven for 9 minutes. Cool it for 10 minutes. Remove the paper and serve with desired toppings and/or ice cream.

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Matcha, Matcha and More Matcha

Tsujiri

100 Tras Street #01-14 100AM Singapore 079027
Tel: +65 6543 6110

Website: http://www.tsujiri.sg/

Opening Hours Daily 1000 to 2200

Getting There

By MRT: East West line – Tanjong Pagar station

By Bus:
– alight at The Amara or at Tanjong Pagar Plaza along Tanjong Pagar Road – 80, 145

I tried the Shiramata Parfait (O-Maccha). Tsujiri’s Green Tea Soft Serve Ice Cream is by far the best. It has a very good amount of green tea aroma. The creaminess is also just right. It just blew me away completely. The mochi is chewy and soft as well. I didn’t like the Azuki as I find it too sweet.

Rating: 8.5/10

Nana’s Green Tea Cafe

The Atrium @ Orchard, Plaza Singapura, 60B Orchard Road, #03-80/82 Singapore 238891
Tel: +65 6684 4312

FB: https://www.facebook.com/NanasGreenTea

Opening Hours Daily 1100 to 2200

Getting There

By MRT: North-East line, Circle line, North-South line – Dhoby Ghaut station

By Bus:
– alight at Dhoby Ghaut station along Orchard Road – 7, 14, 14e, 16, 36, 77, 106, 111 124, 128, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 174, 174e, 175, 190, 502, 502A, 518, 518A, 700, 700A

I like their Matcha Latte as it has a rich enough of green tea flavour and not over-powered by the milk.

The scoop of ice cream was generous and likewise, it has a flavourful green tea in it. The small mochi was chew, soft but yet firm to the bite.

Nana Nana’s Matcha Soft Serve does not has a good enough green tea flavour, It is a little too light, though the sweetness level was all right.

Rating: 7.5/10

Maccha House

#B1-40, Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road, Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6636 5830

Website: http://www.createrestaurants.com/en/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/macchahouse.sg

Opening Hours Daily 1100 to 2200

Getting There

By MRT: North South line – Somerset station

By Bus:
– alight at Somerset Station along Somerset Road – 7. 14, 14e, 16, 36, 65, 77, 106, 111, 123, 124, 128, 143, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 174, 175, 190, 700, 700A, 971E

• alight at Midpoint Orchard along Orchard Road – 7, 14, 14e, 16, 65, 106, 111, 123, 175, 502

• alight opposite Mandarin Orchard along Orchard Road – 36, 77, 124, 143, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 174, 190, 518, 700, 700A

The Matcha Latte at Matcha House is as good a Nana Nana. The milk is not overwhelming, just enough while it has a rich enough green tea taste in the drink.

The scoop of green tea ice cream is a little tiny and a little too sweet while the mochi is a little too huge. The mochi is soft and firm to the bite. It isn’t the chewy kind.

The Green Tea Soft Serve Ice Cream is a good too. Perfect level of sweetness and has a very green tea flavour in it. Though the green tea flavour may not be as strong as Tsujiri but is definitely enough.

Rating: 8/10

St Marc’s Cafe

1 Harbourfront Walk, #01-108, Vivocity Singapore 098585
Tel: +65 6222 2309

FB: https://www.facebook.com/SaintMarcCafeSingapore

Opening Hours Monday – Thursday, Sunday 1000 to 2200; Friday – Saturday 1000 to 2230

Getting There

By MRT: Circle line & Northeast Line, HarbourFront Station

By Bus: 10, 30, 30e, 57, 61, 65, 80, 97, 97e, 100, 131, 143, 145, 166, 197, 855, NR1, NR6, RWS8

St Marc’s Matcha Latte is rather milky and the green tea flavour is not rather light.

Milk fans would enjoy this latte very much. Personally I prefer it to be less milky.

Rating: 6.5/10

Miam Miam

#02-14 Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria Street Singapore 188021
Tel: +65 6837-0301

Website: http://miam.sg/

Opening Hours Daily 1130 to 2200

Getting There

By MRT: Downtown line or East-West line – Bugis station

By Bus:
– alight opp Bugis Junction along Victoria Street – 7, 12, 63, 80, 175, 197, 851, 960, 980

• alight at Bugis Station along Victoria street – 2, 32, 33, 51, 61, 130, 133, 145

• alight at Bugis Junction along Victoria Street – 2, 12, 33, 130, 133, 960

• alight at North Bridge Road Commercial Complex along North Bridge Road – 7, 32, 51, 61, 63, 80, 145, 175, 197, 851

The Matcha Latte has a pretty good balance of green tea and milk.

So if you do not like the green tea to be too stronger and like enough milk, this is tailored for you. Likewise for the Matcha Soft Serve Ice Cream. But personally, I like the Matcha to taste stronger.

Rating: 7/10

Hoshino Coffee

60A Orchard Rd #03-84, Plaza Singapura Atrium Singapore 238890
Tel: +65 6338 3277

Website: http://www.hoshinocoffee.com/

The Hoshino Coffee Matcha Latte and Soft Serve is one of the best.

It has great balance of milk, creaminess and matcha. The flavour of both the latte and soft serve were very similar. None overpowered the other. It was excellent.

Rating: 8/10

Azabu Sabo Hokaiddo Ice Cream

The Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street # 01-56 Singapore 059817
Tel: +65 6534 7178

Website: http://www.azabusabo.com.sg/

Opening Hours

Sunday – Thursday 1130 to 2200; Friday – Saturday 1130 to – 2230

Getting There

By MRT: North-East line – Clarke Quay

By Bus:
– alight at Clarke Quay station along Eu Tong Seng Road – 2, 12, 33, 51, 54, 61, 63, 80, 124, 145, 147, 166, 174, 174e, 190, 197, 851, 961

• alight at Clarke Quay station along New Bridge Road – 2, 12, 33, 54, 147, 190

• alight at Boat Quay along South Bridge Road – 51, 61, 63, 80, 124, 145, 166, 174, 174e, 166, 197, 851, 961

Azabu Sabo has chocolate green tea version which I tried, I didn’t like it.

I was a little disappointed with the green tea ice cream as there was more sweetness than green tea aroma in the ice cream.

Rating: 6.5/10

Snaffle 

#B2-K15 Vivo City, 1 Harbourfront Walk, Singapore 098585 (Closed)

Website: http://www.snaffles.jp/english/

Opening Hours  Daily 1130 to 2130

Getting There

By MRT: Circle line & Northeast Line, HarbourFront Station

By Bus: 10, 30, 30e, 57, 61, 65, 80, 97, 97e, 100, 131, 143, 145, 166, 197, 855, NR1, NR6, RWS8

Snaffle’s Matcha Soft Serve has a good fragrance of green tea aroma just that it is not creamery enough and the texture is kind of rough.

Not too bad after all.

Rating: 7/10

Amasoy

Orchard Ion #B4-T8

Opening Hours  Daily

Website: http://ministryoffood.com.sg/#/submenu/BRAND-STORY_1022.html

Getting There

By MRT: North-South line – Orchard station

By Bus:
– alight at Tang Plaza along Orchard Road – 36, 77, 124, 128, 143, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 174, 174e, 190, 518, 700, 700A

• alight at Lucky Plaza along Orchard Road – 7, 14, 14e, 16, 65, 106, 111, 123, 175, 502

• alight at Orchard Station along Orchard Turn – 14e, 124, 128, 143, 162, 162M, 167, 190, 700, 700A

• alight opposite Orchard Station along Orchard Boulevard – 7, 14, 16, 36, 65, 77, 106, 111, 123, 174, 174e, 175

Though not as smooth as most, the green tea flavour is still pretty decent.

Since it is priced cheapest among the big boys, it is considerably delish.

Rating: 6.5/10

Dolce Tokyo

313 @ Somerset, 313 Orchard Road #03-23 Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6836 5612

Opening Hours  Sunday – Thursday, Public Holidays 1130 to 2200; Friday – Saturday, Eve of Public Holidays 1130 to 2300

Getting There

By MRT: North South line – Somerset station

By Bus:
– alight at Somerset Station along Somerset Road – 7. 14, 14e, 16, 36, 65, 77, 106, 111, 123, 124, 128, 143, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 174, 175, 190, 700, 700A, 971E

• alight at Midpoint Orchard along Orchard Road – 7, 14, 14e, 16, 65, 106, 111, 123, 175, 502

• alight opposite Mandarin Orchard along Orchard Road – 36, 77, 124, 143, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 174, 190, 518, 700, 700A

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