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Delicious Matcha Powder Recipes

Matcha doesn't just live in your cup. Its umami flavor and emerald color make it a surprisingly versatile ingredient — from lattes to pastries. These are the recipes we prepare most often at home, tested with our organic culinary matcha.

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Delicious Recipes with Culinary Matcha Tea * Organic Matcha Zen

1. Matcha Latte

Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon of matcha tea powder
  • 30 ml of hot water (not boiling)
  • 250 ml of milk (can be cow, almond, soy, etc.)
  • Sweetener to taste (honey, sugar, stevia)

Preparation:

  1. Dissolve the matcha powder in hot water, whisking until no lumps remain.
  2. Heat the milk without boiling and froth if preferred.
  3. Pour the dissolved matcha into a cup and add the hot milk.
  4. Sweeten to taste and enjoy.

2. Matcha Cookies

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon matcha tea powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Mix flour, matcha, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla.
  4. Stir in the dry ingredients and mix until a uniform dough is formed.
  5. Shape the cookies and place them on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
  7. Let cool and serve.

3. Matcha Mousse

Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons matcha tea powder
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • Fruits for garnish (optional)

Preparation:

  1. Dissolve the matcha in hot water and let cool.
  2. Whip the cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
  3. Slowly add the dissolved matcha and continue beating until incorporated.
  4. Pour into glasses and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Decorate with fruits before serving. 

 


4. Authentic Steamed Homemade Matcha Mochi Recipe: A Healthy and Delicious Japanese Sweet

 

Learn how to prepare steamed matcha mochi at home, a Japanese sweet full of flavor and health benefits. Discover our unique and easy-to-follow recipe!

Ingredients:

  • 250g glutinous rice flour
  • 100g sugar
  • 250 ml water
  • Potato starch (katakuriko) or cornstarch
  • 10g matcha green tea powder
  • Filling of choice (chocolate, fruit, ice cream, cream, jam, etc.)

Preparation:

  1. Heat five tablespoons of water and mix well with the matcha green tea powder until no lumps remain. Let cool.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour and sugar.
  3. Add the water to the bowl and mix until a homogeneous dough is obtained.
  4. Add the matcha tea to the mixture and stir until well integrated.
  5. Pour the mixture into a heat-resistant container and steam for 20 minutes.
  6. Dust a clean, flat surface with cornstarch.
  7. Place the hot dough on the dusted surface and add a little more cornstarch on top of the dough.
  8. Form an elongated cylinder and divide the dough into 14 pieces.
  9. Before shaping the mochi, place the chosen filling in the center of each piece and close the ball with your hands.

And that's it! Now you can enjoy your homemade steamed matcha mochi. Remember that the key to good mochi is the quality of the matcha tea, so make sure to use a good quality one. Enjoy your homemade Japanese sweet!

5. Homemade Matcha Cake Recipe: A Delicious Japanese Dessert

 

Discover how to prepare a delicious and fluffy homemade matcha cake. Follow our step-by-step recipe and enjoy this healthy Japanese dessert!

Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 3 eggs
  • 85 grams of sugar
  • 95 grams of flour
  • 30 milliliters of milk
  • 6 grams of matcha tea powder
  • Filling of choice (chocolate, fruit, ice cream, cream, jam, etc.)

Preparation:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180º Celsius (350º F).
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
  3. Add the flour and matcha tea powder to the egg and sugar mixture. Mix well.
  4. Add the milk to the mixture and stir until a smooth batter is obtained.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees. Before removing, perform the toothpick test to ensure the cake is fully cooked.
  7. Let cool before unmolding.

6. Matcha Cheesecake Recipe

Matcha Cheesecake is a delicious combination of flavors that captivates palates. Here is a tried and praised recipe:

Ingredients:

  1. 200g crushed matcha tea biscuits.
  2. 80g melted butter.
  3. 400g cream cheese.
  4. 150g sugar.
  5. 3 eggs.
  6. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. 2 tablespoons matcha tea powder.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the crust:

    • Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter.
    • Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and refrigerate.

  2. Prepare the filling:

    • Beat the cream cheese with the sugar until smooth.
    • Add the eggs one by one, making sure they are well incorporated.
    • Stir in the vanilla extract and matcha tea powder.

  3. Assembly and baking:

    • Pour the cheese mixture over the biscuit crust.
    • Bake at 160°C (325°F) for approximately 45 minutes or until the center is firm.
    • Let cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.

  4. Optional decoration:

    • Dust some matcha tea powder on top before serving.

Enjoy this delicious Matcha Cheesecake, a unique experience that combines the creaminess of cheese with the intensity and aroma of matcha tea!

And that's it! Now you can enjoy your delicious homemade matcha cake. Remember that the key to a good cake is the quality of the matcha tea, so make sure to use a good quality one. As you know, our recommendation is the Organic Culinary Matcha Tea.

 

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