5 days ago
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- Glasgow Times
We tried Black Sheep Coffee's new summer menu
The coffee shop franchise has launched a brand new lemonade category with both classic and matcha-spiked options with flavours such as lychee, lavender, passionfruit and peach.
They also have a fresh wave of matchas and are bringing back Norwegian Matcha Waffles.
At the risk of overwhelming one city centre branch, the Glasgow Times office tried out a selection of the new drinks and waffles last week.
Find out what we thought below...
Black Sheep Drinks (Image: Newsquest)
Black Sheep Coffee Drinks
Iced Peaches and Cream Matcha Latte
This drinks is made with Japanese ceremonial-grade matcha, oat milk and a peaches and cream blend.
The journalist who tried this said: "The peaches and cream iced matcha was divine.
"The summer-style drink was the perfect blend of fruitiness and creaminess.
"In the words of Arnold Schwarzenegger, I'll be back."
Passionfruit Matcha Lemonade
This new beverage features a fusion of passionfruit syrup and Japanese ceremonial-grade matcha, and one parched reporter was a very big fan of this drink.
They said: "After the tropical weather this week, I hadn't had a drink that had managed to quench my thirst.
"Black Sheep's passionfruit matcha lemonade really hit the spot. It's refreshing, balanced, and perfect for summer.
"It's an absolute must for anyone who loves a matcha or isn't into more caffeinated options.
"If stranded in the desert and given the choice of water or their passionfruit matcha lemonade, I'd choose the latter every time."
Lavender Matcha Lemonade
This is a combination of ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha, lavender syrup and lemonade for the "ultimate floral lift".
The reporter who tried this was not a fan.
They said: "The Lavender Matcha Lemonade tasted like soap.
"Just because you can combine flavours doesn't mean you should."
Lychee Lemonade
A combination of still lemonade and sweet lychee puree, this drink went down a treat with the reporter who tried it.
They said: "This was really tasty and refreshing, but it was very sweet so I would opt to get the smallest size available.
"The lychee flavour really overpowered the lemon flavour so it didn't taste like much of a 'lemonade' as such but I enjoyed it."
Lychee Lemonade and Matcha Waffle (Image: Newsquest)
Peach Lemonade
The peach lemonade which combines peach puree and still lemonade is described as the "sunniest sip imaginable" which the journalist who tried it agreed with.
They said: "This was a refreshing drink, which was cold, refreshing and just sweet enough. On a summer day – what more could you ask for?"
Peach Lemonade (Image: Newsquest)
Cloudy Lemonade
This lemonade is simple but a classic and was enjoyed by the reporter who tried it, though they would have liked slightly more flavour.
They said: "The cloudy lemonade was decent.
"On my first sip I was hit by a nice wee tickle of lemon.
"It was good but could do with some more flavour."
Cloudy Lemonade (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest)
Black Sheep Coffee Waffles
As well as its extensive drink menu, Black Sheep Coffee is also known for their Norwegian waffles which can be served with a variety of toppings.
In addition to launching a variety of new drinks, the chain are bringing back the fan favourite Norwegian Matcha waffles.
In an effort to not stress the café staff any more than we already had with our order, we had our waffles plain with no toppings.
They got mixed reviews from the office.
Original Norwegian Waffles
Black Sheep call their waffled "the secret side star of the show", but not all our reporters would agree it seems.
One said: "The plain waffle was a bit dry and could have done with some sort of filling.
"However, it was still nice and was a good afternoon snack."
Another commented: "Dry, overpriced, plain as you like. Would not order again.
"Macha one was basically the same but a bit less dry."
A third reporter was even less impressed by the humble waffle.
They said: "You'd get a better waffle from a hotel breakfast buffet waffle machine.
"Dry and too eggy. I fear for the person who actually had to pay for it."
Norwegian Waffle (Image: Newsquest)
Norwegian Matcha Waffles
The matcha waffle is made using Black Sheep's signature dough batter which is then blended with organic, ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha.
Toppings such as whipped cream, Nutella and fresh fruit can be added.
One reporter said: "This was a delicious sweet treat, served warm – perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up.
"I couldn't taste the matcha, which took me by surprise but because I am not a big fan of the taste, I didn't mind."
Another agreed they couldn't taste the matcha but liked them anyway.
They said: "I enjoyed these waffles, but they just tasted like regular waffles to me.
"I would like to try them with a topping but thought they were tasty as is."
