Soy Expertise from Japan. US Barista Approved.
Kikkoman Barista: Soy, Perfected.
Barista – Weian (Andy) Liang
Elevate your café menu with Kikkoman Barista Soymilk. With over 100 years of soybean expertise from Japan, Kikkoman has perfected a delicious, reduced-odor soymilk designed specifically for steaming and frothing. Award-winning baristas trust Kikkoman for its superior micro-foam and stable texture in hot lattes and matcha. Experience the gold standard of Japanese soy—perfect for health-conscious customers and high-performance coffee programs.
We just wrapped up an incredible few days at Coffee Fest New York, and the energy at the Kikkoman booth was electric. For over a century, Kikkoman Corporation has mastered the soybean in Japan. Over the past weekend, we finally brought that expertise to the U.S. specialty coffee scene and the results spoke for themselves.
THE SOYMILK FOR THE PEOPLE WHO “DON’T LIKE SOYMILK”
The highlight of our show wasn’t just the coffee; it was the skeptics. We were thrilled to hear from countless attendees who typically avoid soy, only to tell us that Kikkoman Barista Soymilk completely changed their perspective!
With our proprietary process that reduces the traditional “soy odor,” we’ve created a milk that stays out of the way of your roast while delivering the creamy mouthfeel customers crave.
Pro-Level Performance
Our booth was buzzing thanks to the incredible talent of Suno Choi and Andy Liang. They put Kikkoman Soymilk & Barista Soymilk to the ultimate test, proving that plant-based micro-foam doesn’t have to be a compromise!
Kikkoman Soymilk Brand Movie
Big Congratulations to Andy!
Traditional soymilks can sometimes be too “earthy,” which competes with the natural grassiness of matcha. However, the reduced-odor profile of Kikkoman Barista Soymilk acted as a neutral, creamy canvas. This allowed the vibrant, oceanic notes of Aiya’s premium matcha to shine through without the “beany” aftertaste that often turns customers away from soy-based tea lattes.
The energy at the Coffee Fest Latte Art World Championship Open was incredible, and we couldn’t be prouder of our partner, Weian (Andy) Liang, for taking home 2nd Place!
Competing against some of the best baristas in the country is no small feat. Andy’s silver-medal performance proved what we’ve known for a century: when you have the right soy, the art speaks for itself.
Latte Art created by Barista Weian (Andy) Liang @Hedge Coffee using Kikkoman® Barista Soymilk and Hedge Espresso coffee beans in this event.
The Hot Match: Kikkoman x Aiya Matcha
We teamed up with our friends at Aiya Matcha to show that the best lattes start with heritage. By pairing Japan’s soy expertise with Aiya’s world-class matcha, we’ve created a latte that is rich in umami, high in protein, and most importantly – barista-approved! It’s the authentic taste of Japan, ready for your menu.
At the booth, we showcased the ultimate Japanese pairing: a Hot Matcha Latte featuring Kikkoman Barista Soymilk and Aiya’s premium stone-ground matcha.
The feedback from attendees was unanimous – the creamy, full-bodied texture of Kikkoman Soymilk provides the perfect weight to carry the delicate notes of the tea. Unlike other plant milks that can separate or become “watery” when heated with matcha, our soy remained perfectly emulsified, delivering a smooth, velvety sip from start to finish.
It’s an authentic, high-protein ritual that brings the best of Japan to your beverage menu!
Matcha Latte Art by Barista Suno Choi using Kikkoman® Barista Soymilk
Inspired by Kikkoman: Strawberry Lavender Matcha Milk Tea
Developed by Kikkoman Kitchen Cabinet Chef Evan Gonzalez, this Strawberry Lavender Matcha Milk Tea is designed specifically for iced service, this build features a meticulously adjusted sweetness and spirit profile to ensure the integrity of the flavor remains intact as the ice melts. The Kikkoman® Soymilk Original provides stability and complements matcha and lavender aromatics. Best consumed immediately to preserve boba texture.
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