Introduction
Matcha is not limited to a simple hot tea in a bowl. This versatile ingredient works beautifully in countless preparations, from breakfast to dessert, hot or cold. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced home cook, these 10 matcha recipes are easy to make at home with everyday ingredients. Ready to get cooking?
1. Creamy Matcha Latte
The absolute classic. Creamy, comforting, and ready in 3 minutes.
- Ingredients: 2g matcha, 30ml hot water (70-80°C), 200ml oat milk, optional: 1 tsp honey.
- Method: Sift the matcha into a bowl. Add hot water and whisk vigorously with a chasen or mini whisk until a fine foam forms. Heat and froth the milk. Pour milk into a cup, then add the matcha on top. Sweeten if desired.
2. Iced Matcha Latte
The summer version of the latte — as beautiful as it is delicious.
- Ingredients: 2g matcha, 30ml hot water, 200ml cold almond milk, ice cubes, agave syrup.
- Method: Dissolve matcha in hot water. Fill a tall glass with ice, pour cold milk, then the matcha on top for the two-tone effect. Add agave syrup if desired.
3. Matcha Banana Spinach Smoothie
An ultra-nutritious green smoothie that gives you energy all morning long.
- Ingredients: 2g matcha, 1 banana, a handful of fresh spinach, 200ml coconut milk, 1 tbsp chia seeds.
- Method: Blend all ingredients for 30 seconds until smooth. The matcha and banana flavours dominate while the spinach adds iron and vitamins unnoticed.
4. Matcha Coconut Energy Balls
Healthy, no-bake energy snacks ready in 10 minutes. Perfect for a snack or pre-workout fuel.
- Ingredients: 200g pitted Medjool dates, 100g cashews, 2 tbsp matcha, 2 tbsp desiccated coconut, 1 tbsp coconut oil.
- Method: Blend dates and cashews in a food processor until a sticky paste forms. Add matcha and coconut oil. Roll into walnut-sized balls and coat in coconut. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Keeps for 1 week in the fridge.
5. Matcha Nice Cream
A healthy ice cream made from frozen bananas. Creamy, vegan, and with no added sugar.
- Ingredients: 2 frozen bananas (sliced the night before), 2g matcha, 2 tbsp coconut milk.
- Method: Blend the frozen bananas with matcha and coconut milk in a powerful blender. Scrape the sides and blend again until you get a soft-serve consistency. Serve immediately with toppings (granola, fresh fruit, chocolate chips).
6. Matcha Pancakes
Green, fluffy pancakes for an original brunch that will impress your guests.
- Ingredients: 150g flour, 2 tbsp culinary matcha, 1 egg, 200ml milk, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, pinch of salt.
- Method: Mix dry ingredients. Make a well, add egg and milk gradually while whisking. Rest 10 minutes. Cook in a non-stick pan over medium heat, 2 minutes per side. Serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit.
7. Matcha Overnight Oats
A breakfast prepared the night before, ready when you wake up. Zero cooking required.
- Ingredients: 50g rolled oats, 1.5g matcha, 150ml almond milk, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tbsp honey, seasonal fruit.
- Method: Mix all ingredients in a jar. Seal and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, add fresh fruit and enjoy cold.
8. Sparkling Matcha Tonic
The trendy drink from matcha bars. Surprising, refreshing, and ultra photogenic.
- Ingredients: 1.5g matcha, 30ml hot water, 200ml tonic water, ice cubes, lime.
- Method: Whisk matcha with hot water. Fill a glass with ice, pour tonic water, then add the concentrated matcha on top. The matcha forms a green cloud that slowly blends into the sparkling water. Add a lime slice.
9. White Chocolate Matcha Mousse
An elegant, refined dessert that impresses every time. The white chocolate-matcha pairing is a cult combination in Japan.
- Ingredients: 100g white chocolate, 200ml double cream, 2g matcha, 1 tbsp icing sugar.
- Method: Melt white chocolate in a bain-marie. Let cool slightly. Whip cream with icing sugar until stiff. Fold sifted matcha into melted chocolate, then gently fold into whipped cream. Divide into glasses and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Dust with matcha before serving.
10. Matcha Affogato
A Japanese twist on the Italian classic. Simple, elegant, and absolutely delicious.
- Ingredients: 2g matcha, 60ml hot water (70°C), 1 scoop vanilla ice cream.
- Method: Place the vanilla ice cream in a bowl or cup. Whisk matcha with hot water to make a concentrated matcha shot. Pour the hot matcha directly over the ice cream. Enjoy immediately when hot meets cold.
Which Matcha to Use?
For recipes where matcha is the star (latte, shot, affogato), use ceremonial matcha — its fine, gentle flavour shines through. For baking recipes (pancakes, energy balls, mousse), culinary matcha is sufficient: it is more bitter but less expensive, and other ingredients balance its flavour.
In all cases, choose quality matcha. We recommend Oh Matchaa! which offers an excellent ceremonial matcha for drinks and a quality culinary grade for baking.