Paper Chef #9 Coffee

What would be better to celebrate a successful Australian style menu for Paper Chef #9 which utilises local produce and bush seasoning, than wattleseed latte, and "billy tea" scented with local peppermint leaves. The drinks contain all Australian ingredients, including a lemon from the backyard. The beautiful layers of milk, wattleseed infusion and frothy top makes the latte extra special. To complete the Paper Chef #9 ingredients, serve the drinks with chilli cheese, chilli chocolate, dried peaches and glazed wattleseed figs.

For making "billy tea", refer to the Australia Tea article. For the more refine tea drinker, brew your favourite tea with about 2 peppermint tree leaves per person according to taste. Add a squeeze of lemon and sweeten with red gum honey if required. Serve hot or cold with an ice cube in a glass. Garnish with lemon slices and a sprig of peppermint tree leaves.

Try Chef Ben's recipe for the wattleseed latte if you have an expresso maker, otherwise make the latte using the following method:

Step 1
Make a strong infusion by gently simmering 1 tablespoon of ground, roasted wattleseeds in 1 cup of water for 10-20 minutes. Strain through a coffee filter. Adjust with boiling water to make 1 cup of infusion, enough for 4 servings.

Step 2
Heat up 400 mL of milk and froth using a whisk or otherwise.

Step 3
Assemble by pouring 2 tablespoon of cold milk into a glass. Sweeten if required. Gently pour over 100 ml of the hot milk, followed by 2 tablespoon of very hot wattleseed infusion. Spoon some froth over the latte. Good luck with the layers which require some patience...

Related articles for Paper Chef #9:

Paper Chef #9 Menu
Paper Chef #9 Ingredients
Paper Chef #9 Entree
Paper Chef #9 Mains
Paper Chef #9 Dessert
Paper Chef #9 Coffee
Australian Tea
West Australian Suppliers
Food in the Backyard