{"product_id":"the-home-cafe-by-asia-lui-chapa-coffee-matcha-tea-recipes","title":"The Home Café by Asia Lui Chapa – Coffee, Matcha \u0026 Tea Recipes","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-asin=\"1645676641\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-id=\"k2907-lbox4j-t225f6-q0yq5q\" data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThere is a certain ritual to the first cup of the day. The kettle, the grinder, the slow swirl of milk into coffee. The Home Café by Asia Lui Chapa turns that everyday moment into something worth celebrating, with a beautifully curated collection of recipes for espresso, matcha, tea and coffee drinks you can make without leaving the kitchen, or changing out of your pyjamas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAcross 168 pages, Asia shares the playful, photogenic drinks that built her much-loved AC Home Café following: fruity matcha spritzers, dessert-inspired lattes, a Cherry Pistachio Mocha worth photographing, and a lavender latte almost too pretty to drink. Every recipe is designed to be simple enough for a weekday and special enough for a slow Sunday, using ingredients you most likely already have on hand. It is barista-quality flavour, minus the queue and the price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe love it as the kind of book that earns its place on the bench rather than the shelf. It sits beautifully alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/pages\/search-results-page?q=lifestyle%20book\u0026amp;page=1\u0026amp;rb_vendor=Books\u0026amp;tab=products\u0026amp;sort_by=sales_amount\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"lifestyle book collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elifestyle book collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and pairs naturally with a tidy, considered \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/pages\/search-results-page?collection=kitchen\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"kitchen\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e where a good drink feels like part of the daily rhythm of the home. For anyone slowly building their own home café corner, it is the loveliest place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs The Home Café suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The recipes are written to be approachable, with everyday ingredients and clear steps, so you do not need specialist equipment or barista training to make something that looks and tastes wonderful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include drinks other than coffee?\u003c\/strong\u003e It does. Alongside espresso-based recipes you will find matcha, tea and spritzer options, making it a genuine all-rounder for households where not everyone reaches for a coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWould it make a good gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely. It is a natural fit for our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/pages\/search-results-page?collection=for-the-foodie\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"For the Foodie\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Foodie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e edit and a thoughtful choice for anyone who loves a beautiful drink and a quiet morning ritual. Pair it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/pages\/search-results-page?q=recipes%20journal\u0026amp;page=1\u0026amp;rb_vendor=Write%20To%20Me\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Recipes journal\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipes journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a gift that celebrates the joy of making things by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGifting ideas: a housewarming present for a friend setting up a new kitchen, a Mother's Day or birthday gift for the home barista, or a thoughtful pairing with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/pages\/search-results-page?q=papier%20hq\u0026amp;page=1\u0026amp;rb_product_type=Decanter%7CGlass%7CTumblers%7CWine%20Glass\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Papier HQ glassware\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePapier HQ glassware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e so they can serve their first iced latte in something beautiful, alongside a candle from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/pages\/search-results-page?collection=ecoya\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ecoya collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcoya collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for the full slow-morning experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMore than 100 café-style recipes spanning espresso, matcha, tea and spritzers, so there is something for every mood and every member of the household.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eApproachable for beginners, with everyday ingredients and clear, simple steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGenuinely beautiful to look at, with the kind of styling that makes it a pleasure to leave out on the bench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA clever way to save money on takeaway coffees while still treating yourself daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWritten by Asia Lui Chapa, the creator behind AC Home Café, whose drinks have led to partnerships with Peet's Coffee and beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAuthor: Asia Lui Chapa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePublisher: Page Street Publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePublication date: 25 April 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFormat: Paperback, 168 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eISBN-10: 1645676641\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eISBN-13: 978-1645676645\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 399 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDimensions: 14.73 x 1.65 x 21.59 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eStyling Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKeep it where the magic happens. This is a bench book rather than a shelf book, so prop it against a tiled splashback near the coffee machine or kettle, where it can double as a quiet styling moment and a daily prompt to make something lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor a flat-lay or open-shelf vignette, layer it under a smaller hardback or beside a single ceramic mug and a short faux stem. The soft, neutral cover sits happily within a coastal Scandi or Japandi palette and adds a relaxed, lived-in warmth without clutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf you are building a gift, stack it with a candle, a linen tea towel and a beautiful mug, then tie the bundle with twine for an effortless, considered finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Takeaway:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Home Café is a warm, beautifully styled invitation to make your daily cup feel like a celebration. 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