Matcha tea: an ingredient of choice for your recipes
What makes matcha green tea truly unique is that it is not simply infused, but consumed in its entirety. Delicately ground between two granite millstones, the tea leaves are transformed into a fine powder. Using a bamboo whisk, this powder is blended into water until it becomes a rich, frothy, emerald-green drink. The centrepiece of a tea ceremony that has become iconic in Japan, matcha tea is also used in cooking and baking. Most often in patisserie, because its gentle bitterness and vegetal profile pair beautifully with sweet flavours. What is more, its characteristic green hue brings a touch of originality and sophistication to even the most classic recipes.
Matcha tea drink recipes
Beyond traditionally prepared matcha tea, a classic matcha latte (made with dairy or plant-based milk), or a refreshing iced matcha latte, many other beverages showcase this vibrant green powder. Among them, the Dalgona Matcha originates from South Korea. Traditionally made with whipped instant coffee, water, and sugar poured over milk, here the coffee is replaced with matcha green tea. Other delicious ideas to try: iced matcha coffee, matcha bubble tea, a matcha smoothie, a matcha milkshake, or even a matchajito cocktail (to be enjoyed in moderation!).
Savoury starter and main course recipes with matcha tea
Savoury recipes with matcha green tea are rarer, but we love the idea of inspiring you with a few suggestions—especially if you ever fancy taking on the challenge of hosting a matcha-themed dinner party, from starter to dessert (dare you!). Among traditional Japanese dishes, we recommend ordering matcha soba noodles or matcha udon. For aperitifs, why not try parmesan and matcha crackers? As a starter, treat your guests to a pea gazpacho with matcha whipped cream, a chilled cucumber matcha soup, or crispy matcha tempura smelts. For the main course, fish pairs more naturally with green tea than meat, as seen in dishes like grilled monkfish with matcha, matcha-crusted salmon, matcha-poached cod, or langoustine tartare with matcha.
A multitude of matcha tea desserts
Hugely popular in baking—where people even talk about “matcha mania”—it features in traditional Japanese recipes like matcha green tea mochis, matcha dorayakis, and matcha ice cream, as well as French-inspired classics: matcha madeleines, matcha financiers, matcha macarons, matcha Basque cake, matcha crêpes, and matcha profiteroles…
Matcha is also featured in cakes and bakes from around the world that have become teatime favourites: matcha loaf cake, matcha and white chocolate cookies, matcha muffins, matcha tiramisu, matcha babka, matcha cheesecake, matcha panna cotta, matcha cupcakes, matcha marble cake, matcha rice pudding, and matcha Yule log… All that is left to do is stock up on matcha and get cooking!
Why we choose organic
And to bring out the very best flavours and aromas in your creations, always choose a high-quality matcha tea! At Kusmi, we cannot recommend choosing organic highly enough, as it guarantees regular quality checks throughout the production process. An organic, pesticide-free ceremonial matcha is truly the finest choice!