Inspired by miso soup, this playful drink recreates its look using Yakult green tea and coconut milk jelly. Light, refreshing, and layered in texture, it delivers a clean flavor while offering a visually striking presentation.
🌿 A Creative Expression Between Tea and Dessert
This Yakult green tea “miso soup” sits somewhere between a tea drink and a light dessert. Built on the familiar base of Yakult green tea, it brings together a few simple elements to create a more layered drinking experience.
In terms of flavor, green tea provides a clean and refreshing base, while Yakult softens it with a gentle sweetness and light tang. Together, they create a balanced profile that stays smooth and easy to drink without becoming heavy.
The addition of coconut milk jelly introduces a soft, silky texture that contrasts with the liquid base. It adds variation to each sip, making the drink feel more dynamic rather than one-dimensional.
Visually, serving it in a bowl with scattered tea leaves shifts the format away from a typical beverage. It becomes something closer to a designed experience—where presentation and flavor work together to create a memorable impression.
Ingredients
Drink Base
Yogurt Sugar Syrup : 30ml
Green Tea : 150ml
Ice Cubes : a handfulToppings
Coconut Milk Jelly Cubes :a small amount
Brewed Tea Leaves : a few pieces
Directions
Prepare the Base
In a shaker, combine Yakult concentrate, green tea, and ice. Shake well until chilled.
Prepare the Bowl
Add a small amount of coconut milk jelly into a serving bowl.
Assemble the Drink
Pour the Yakult green tea mixture into the bowl.
Finish the Presentation
Add a few brewed tea leaves on top to create a miso soup-like appearance.
🏷 Tips
Try different jelly bases like almond or soy milk pudding
Serve in a traditional miso bowl for added visual fun
Add agar cubes or fruits for more texture and flavor
