I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 291



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Quitting the Company and Opening a Cafe Episode 291

For the drink, I decided to make a matcha latte.

This wasn’t something I chose, it was something Soo-ah specifically picked out.

They also made me a green tea latte once, but the color was a bit ambiguous, so I asked them to make it with matcha instead of green tea.

Green tea doesn’t come out green in color because we use water.

On the other hand, because matcha is made from powder, the color comes out very pretty.

Of course, the taste was different, and the flavor that Su-ah wanted was matcha.

Of course, I don’t know if it’s real matcha.

‘It sounds like you’re talking about matcha made with sweet powder.’

If you make it using only matcha powder, of course it won’t have that flavor.

The product we are familiar with is matcha powder, but the matcha powder content in it rarely exceeds 20 percent.

That means there were a lot of other ingredients in it.

‘Of course, this doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing.’

Rather, it could be seen as something tailored to popular tastes.

I wouldn’t use the product myself, but it was perfect as a reference for the taste when making matcha drinks.

“First, the syrup.”

I decided to make matcha syrup, just like I did with green tea syrup last time.

I was thinking of flavoring this syrup by mixing only matcha powder instead of powder.

The process of making it was the same.

Instead, we made green tea by adding matcha powder instead of water.

Because it’s powdered, the consistency may be a bit thick, so you’ll need to adjust that, but it wasn’t difficult.

Just add more water.

But if you roughly grind this matcha powder, it doesn’t mix well.

“It has to be more intense than I thought.”

Shhhhhhhh!!

The sound of a fire crackling loudly echoed through the cafe.

When it is well mixed to the point where soft foam forms, add honey and mix again to complete the syrup.

The sweetness of the matcha can be determined here.

You can add sugar, but that also has to be dissolved and mixed, so I just used honey. It’s also more effective.

The syrup you made is stored in a container for easy use… … .

Now I’ve made a real matcha latte. First, let’s make it cold.

There was no particular reason.

‘It’s hot because I turned on the heat.’

The matcha powder didn’t mix as well as I thought it would, so I decided to try it cold first.

First, put milk and ice in a cup.

Made with 100% matcha powder.

You can adjust this according to your taste, but if you want a strong matcha flavor, just add all the matcha powder you have.

Instead, a little syrup.

‘First of all, with a popular taste.’

I wanted to make it in a ratio that would give it a homemade feel rather than making it with powder, so I set the ratio of syrup to pure matcha powder to about 7 to 3.

And first, pour the matcha powder into the milk.

Then pour the syrup along the inside rim of the cup.

This will allow the syrup to flow down the cup and create a pretty color.

“This definitely looks stronger than green tea.”

I think I know why Su-ah sang the matcha song like that.

The color was completely different from just sprinkling green tea powder on top of the milk.

Topping it with whipped cream creates a more distinct color contrast and creates a delicious matcha latte.

The effect was the same as when it was matcha.

Because I didn’t add any additional effects.

‘There are so many elements that you can put in if you want.’

That’s what the latte originally was like.

Plus, I didn’t add coffee right away, but I could have added a shot if I wanted.

First, let’s taste it… … .

“hmm.”

The rich scent of matcha filled the air.

I thought it was made to be a bit more mainstream, but it was much stronger than that. But that wasn’t a bad thing.

At this level, even Su-ah would have passed the test.

Rather, it felt properly handmade, which made it special and nice.

It’s milder than green tea, but because it uses the powder as is, it has a strong taste, but that wasn’t too much of a burden.

Just delicious.

If you like it to have more of a matcha flavor, you could add matcha powder, and if you like it a little sweeter, you could add syrup.

“I guess this will be fine when I put it on the menu.”

Regulars can try it once and customize it to their liking, and first-time customers can feel the difference from other cafes while still suiting their taste.

‘Then I’ll put a shot in here.’

I made a shot with the second bean among the SsukSsuk beans because it goes better with milk.

Now I took a sip and added a shot to the remaining matcha latte and tasted it.

“hmm?”

This had a different flavor.

Just add one shot and it becomes a new drink.

It has a richer taste and even a coffee aroma, so it feels like it completely eliminates the flavor that could otherwise be greasy.

“Good.”

It was a great thing for the cafe to be able to create a variety of flavors with one drink.

Oh, maybe not from the perspective of a part-time worker? The more customizations you have, the more recipes you have to memorize.

But whatever, I’m going to make it anyway.

It wasn’t difficult to memorize, so it didn’t bother me.

“Okay, that’s enough matcha. Now let’s make some other snacks.”

Today’s work was just beginning.

* * *

On the way to the nearby city stadium where the Yanggu game is held by car.

“Are you going to eat everything in the car?”

“It’s so delicious!”

I felt like I was going to eat all the snacks I made at the cafe on the way there.

Su-ah answered while eating a pizza and a hotdog in one hand and saying they were delicious, looking plump and full.

There wasn’t much difference between Han Song-i and Lee Seon-ah.

Still, the two of them are holding a drink in one hand and a snack in the other?

“I know because I’ve tried hot dogs, but pizza is really good too.”

“okay?”

“Yes. It’s the best pizza I’ve ever had.”

“Songi, haven’t you ever been to Italy? But doesn’t the pizza from the mainland taste better?”

“No? I think this tastes better.”

“okay?”

Hansong’s words make my shoulders rise for no reason.

Of course, there was no rule that the mainland food had to be delicious.

But still, I felt like I was being acknowledged for saying that it was more delicious than that.

“I’m out of ingredients.”

“… … Is that so?”

That is, until Lee Sun-ah hit him with facts.

But it was true.

The pizza really had everything.

Fresh, delicious tomatoes, homemade cheese straight from the ranch, and basil picked from our own garden.

And the good olive oil that Bae Jun-ho brought in.

There’s no way it wouldn’t taste good with these ingredients.

“I like the ingredients, but the bread is really delicious.”

“okay?”

“Yes. It’s not easy to make it chewy and crispy, but it’s really delicious.”

Suah knows something though.

Yeah. How about eating it all in the car? You can just buy more snacks on the way.

Oh right, Sia was in the car too.

Sia was quiet because she had been eating nonstop since she got in the car earlier.

“I think they all came?”

Luckily, we arrived before the kids finished their snacks.

There seemed to be quite a few people around the playground.

“Oh! It’s a tornado potato!”

“There’s also popcorn.”

“chicken!”

These are… … .

My eyes rolled back when I saw the food truck parked at the playground.

You were just eating the snack I made for you, but now you’re eating something else… … Ah.

“Have you eaten everything?”

“yes!”

“… … Good job. Should I buy some snacks on the way?”

“of course!”

I guess I misjudged their portion sizes, because I’m tempted to eat them all and buy more snacks.

I parked my car in the parking lot and stopped by where the food trucks were.

Woof! Woof!

“cute!”

“But what kind of combination is it? Are they siblings?”

“I guess you came to play with your youngest twin brothers!”

“Baek Su-ho? Huh? If it’s Baek Su-ho, then isn’t it Baekho and Ace? Then are those people Baek Su-ho’s family?”

As we got out of the car, we felt people buzzing around us.

It wasn’t hard to see that it was because of the group-made T-shirts.

“Sir! That too!”

Suah and Sia swept the food truck without a care in the world.

These guys, they really might have the fate of idols. How can they be so indifferent when so many people are watching?

“Let’s go now that we’ve bought everything. The game is about to start.”

“yes!”

I had a snack, then went into the playground with another snack.

Well, the only good thing is that I haven’t had any drinks yet?

‘I don’t know if it’s a good thing or not.’

Honestly, if there weren’t any drinks, I might have bought the beer they were selling at the food truck earlier.

Isn’t baseball something you watch while drinking beer?

Of course, I’ve never watched baseball.

anyway.

I couldn’t drink it anyway because I had to drive, but it was a little disappointing.

As I sat down, soothing my regret with a drink, I saw the players warming up on the field.

Waaa …

And on the other side of the cheering section, people were seen standing and cheering.

The atmosphere was really exciting because there was a cheering squad.

“Hey! It’s my brother over there!”

Su-ah was the first to find where Su-ho was.

Are they siblings after all?

“But Suho seems to be popular. There are a lot of placards with Suho’s name written on them.”

“That’s right.”

As I was watching Suho loosen up, I looked at the audience at Hansong’s words and it was definitely true.

Suho’s weight was high.

There are also some other names here and there, but they seem to be from family.

Isn’t this the future baseball star coming out?

Of course, I knew he was Ace all along, but seeing him with my own eyes was completely different.

He’s a sports star who receives support from so many people… … Suho, you have to do well.

“It’s my first time at this baseball stadium, but the atmosphere seems really good.”

“That’s right. It was just like that when I watched it on TV, but it’s different when I come here and watch it.”

Lee Sun-ah was busy taking pictures of various things with her camera, and Su-ah and Sia were busy eating snacks and cheering on Su-ho, so only Han Song-yi and I talked.

It was mainly an impression of the atmosphere on site.

There’s a relay camera, who are they rooting for over there, and why are they standing there cheering?

There were more people than I thought, which was surprising, etc. Hansong’s excitement was evident.

And the same goes for me.

I had a feeling this would be the case. It seemed like something worth seeing even if you don’t like baseball.

Come and cheer, sing along to the cheering song, and eat some snacks.

“Hey! Let’s start! Oppa! Fighting!!”

As I was watching, the game started before I knew it.

The starting pitcher was Suho.

And then the opposing batter came out with cheers.

“Daeunggo! Kim Daeseok!”

“Blow it away!”

The cheering was tremendous.

What I was doing while warming up earlier was medicine.

‘This is real cheering.’

The cheers from multiple people at once had a different power.

This could only be felt on site.

and…….

Shararang~

“!?”

At that scene, you could see an aura like this.

It wasn’t just the sound that was loud, but the aura of the cheering was directed at the batter.

This was another surprising point.

I never thought people would cheer me on with such aura.

There are things I wouldn’t have known if I hadn’t come here.

‘This is happening.’

This is the first time I’ve learned that indirect influence like this is possible, even without the special abilities of the Tiger Shelter.

Actually, this is correct.

Even if it is not necessarily the healing of a tiger shelter, you can receive support and healing in your daily life.

But the reason why they are not usually visible is probably because each one of them is weak.

‘After all, the more you know about people, the more amazing they become.’

I learned something new again.

Is it an illusion that I learn something new every time I go out?

I am speechless at a scene that makes me think about many things… … .

“Let’s get started!”

Suah shouted.

It’s mysterious, but I decided to watch the game anyway.

Actually, I thought Baekho High School would win easily since Baek Su-ho was the ace of the entire high school, but after seeing the cheering, I wasn’t sure.

The batter who received the cheer swung his bat powerfully.

“Strike~!”

Suho’s fastball skimmed past the bat and was sucked into the catcher’s hand.

Shhh!

Here too, catcher Shim Woo-jin was seen smiling leisurely.

Somehow the game seemed like it would be fun.

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