Summer Delish: 5 Oysters to Try

We are well into summer, and now is the best time to enjoy the sunshine while savouring some refreshing summer delicacies. city’super has rounded up five types of premium oysters. Add to fun by trying them with whisky, finger lime, yuzu pepper, miso, sake and more.

Raised in the Shima Peninsula’s Matoya Bay, these oysters are cultivated as single natural seedlings. Fishermen familiar with Ise waters select suitable rock oysters and ship them every morning. The oysters’ balance of sweet, umami and brininess is just right, and the meat is plump and juicy.

The waters between Oita to Miyazaki are often referred to as Nippo Kaigan, and the nutrients in the mineral-rich seawater and rainwater from the mountains there provide a very good environment for growing oysters. With a wealth of nutrients, the rock oysters are large, flavourful and smooth.

Natural rock oysters have been fished in Wajima on the Noto Peninsula for more than 40 years. Ama, the sea divers who inherited the Japanese tradition, dive into the sea and carefully harvest the rock oysters one by one. These oysters are extremely rare summer delicacies with a delicate texture and a sweet, refreshing taste.

Grown and harvested in a pristine environment in the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, these oysters have a succulent, fleshy texture and a balanced salty-sweet flavour.

Hailing from the white sandy beaches of Tasmania’s east coast, these oysters have been nourished by the pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean. The shell is clean and the flesh is smooth and white. The perfect balance of sweetness and brininess.

Boba Mania: Make Instagrammable Summer Drinks with Friends

Why not try something new this summer? Gather your fellow boba enthusiasts and create DIY boba drinks using Hong Kong-made tea beverages for a fun, sweet afternoon.

The coffee to milk tea ratio is the classic 7:3 with some mild adjustments. Kam Yee Siu’s head teamaker won second place in the International Hand-brewed Yuanyang Competition in 2018. Kam Yee Siu’s Yuanyang is very popular, thanks to the perfect formula and ratio, the secret family recipe and the teamaker’s skills.

The newly released keto-friendly Hong Kong-style lemon tea is made with the brand’s classic Sifu Good Tea Ceylon black tea, refreshing lemon and zero-calorie sugar substitute erythritol for a smooth texture. A healthy and thirst-quenching drink that will not raise your blood sugar levels or knock you out of ketosis.

A mildly sweet Thai milk tea made with light vanilla, condensed milk and a rich tea base that is less sweet. Enjoy this “Aroi” flavour loved by Hongkongers.

Cooking Fun with 4 No-bake Dessert Kits

Ice cream, jelly and cake are three of our favourite summer desserts. Use these high-quality dessert kits and use simple ingredients to make delightful sweet treats at home.

Simply add milk to the tiramisu mix to make delicious tiramisu.

Add the cheesecake mix, milk and salad oil, and stir for a simple cold cheesecake.

Made with 100% almond powder. Simply add milk for a silky-smooth, sweet almond jelly.

Using rich yet refreshing Nishio matcha. Add milk or soy milk to make ice cream, or use yogurt for an even more refreshing flavour.

Get Creative: Summer Cheese Salad on a Stick

This summer, get creative with the kids at home and skewer different ingredients with a stick to make tasty, colourful cheese salad sticks.

Cheese Recommendations:

Kolios Authentic Feta Cheese
This authentic PDO feta cheese has been aged in brine and is made from sheep’s and goat’s milk from free-grazing animals. Exudes the natural aroma of Mediterranean grasses.

Kolios Organic Feta Cheese
Certified by Bio Hellas, this authentic bio organic feta is made from organic sheep’s and goat’s milk. Deliciously crumbly and creamy.

Kolios Authentic Feta Cheese - Cubes in Brine
White feta cheese is cut into cubes in a salty brine, which ensures the fresh, slightly salty taste. The packaging comes with a unique strainer that allows it to be lifted up and drained, leaving behind delicious creamy cubes.

Kolios Authentic Barrel Aged Feta Cheese PDO
Pasteurised sheep’s and goat’s milk and a traditional recipe are used to make this feta cheese, which has been aged in wooden barrels for a rich, unique taste.