Never Too Matcha
Surely matcha needs no introduction. The Japanese ceremonial-grade tea powder is beloved for its bright green color and umami flavor. However, tea isn't the only way to consume matcha. These 20 matcha treats show off the tea's versatility.
1. Matcha Cookies
When baking with matcha, you want to make sure the powder is the star of the show. Strong flavors such as dark chocolate or vanilla extract will overpower the natural depth of the matcha. Therefore, most recipes call for more delicate additives such as white chocolate chips or browned butter.
2. Matcha Tiramisu
Matcha Tiramisu is a no-brainer. Simply soak your ladyfingers in high-quality matcha rather than espresso, and you have a fresh twist on a classic dessert.
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3. Strawberry Matcha Latte
Strawberry Matcha was the drink of spring 2025. The sweetness of the strawberry purée and the earthiness of the matcha make for the perfect refreshing drink. Plus, it's a real eye-catcher
4. Matcha Mochi
Mochi is one of the simplest desserts you can make, with only a handful of ingredients and five minutes of active cooking time. Matcha can be the filling or the casing for this chewy dessert. If you can't get enough, you can even use matcha inside and out!
5. Matcha Ice Cream
A staple of Japanese restaurants since the late 1970s, the abundance of no-churn recipes make matcha ice cream easier than ever. If you want a bit of a challenge, try your hand at matcha soft-serve. Either way, you'll have a decadent and refreshing treat for hot days.
6. Matcha Cake
A matcha soak can elevate simple cake flavors to new heights. The creaminess of a simple vanilla sponge can mellow out the grassy notes of matcha, while the coolness of mint highlights it. You could also make matcha the main attraction with light mascarpone cream and strawberry accents.
7. Matcha Pancakes
If your typical Sunday stack is growing a bit stale, matcha powder can help shake things up. Using a matcha-based mix is a great choice for people who can't have dairy or want to lose weight. They're as delicious as they are nutritious.
8. Matcha Kit-Kat
Break us off another piece of that green tea Kit Kat, please and thank you. Matcha is one of the most popular overseas flavor for this iconic American chocolate bar. Japan may love Kit Kats even more than America—the wafer bar is seen as a symbol of good luck.
9. Matcha Pocky
Another popular Japanese snack gone stateside, matcha is one of the most widely-available flavors of these beloved biscuit sticks. Share them Lady & the Tramp-style with your sweetheart, or eat the whole box yourself. Either way, we doubt you'll be able to have just one.
10. Matcha Macarons
Macarons are one of the most notoriously difficult desserts to master. Luckily, there are tons of tips and tricks online to help you master this finicky French treats. Bi-colored white chocolate and matcha macarons can spice up your next tea time.
11. Matcha Chocolate
Matcha and chocolate are one of the most iconic combos since salt and pepper. The creaminess of the matcha mixes perfectly with chocolate for a decadent indulgence.
12. Matcha Cheesecake
Matcha cheesecake is a no-brainer. Whether you go for the obvious choice of jiggly Japanese cheesecake or the classic New York cheesecake, you can't go wrong. A more adventurous choice would be Basque cheesecake, which is similar to a crème brûlée
13. Matcha Swiss Rolls
Matcha Swiss rolls are nothing like the prepackaged snack cakes you ate as a child. The spongy cake is gently mixed and filled with buttercream for a dessert that's light as air but still satisfying. The matcha powder and the buttercream work together for a taste that's just sweet enough.
14. Matcha Parfait
Matcha isn't just for snacks and desserts. While you can always make Japanese-style matcha parfait with red bean paste and mochi balls, you can also make a simpler version for breakfast. Matcha yogurt with rolled oats and fresh fruit is a delicious way to start your day.
15. Matcha Boba
Matcha boba combines the best of both worlds. When the bitterness of the matcha meets the brown sugar of the boba pearls, you're in for a flavor combination that's out of this world. Use matcha as the main flavor or complement it with other herbal bases such as lavender.
16. Matcha Crepes
Crepes can be served sweet or savory, but, personally we think that a sweet matcha crepe is the way to go. Paper-thin pancakes disguising strawberries and whipped cream...try not to drool as you read.
17. Matcha Bonbons
Bonbon literally means "good-good" in French, and these matcha treats are a perfect example. These delicate delights are a wonderful gift for a loved one, or even a pat on the back for yourself. Go ahead, you deserve it.
18. Matcha Muffins
Baking with matcha powder is a great way to add antioxidants to your meals. Antioxidants can also aid in concentration, as if you needed an excuse to eat matcha treats. Matcha muffins can easily accomodate dietery restrictions without compromising on taste.
19. Matcha Bread
What's the greatest thing since sliced bread? Sliced matcha bread, of course. Whether you prefer hearty Japanese milk bread or even daring matcha sourdough, matcha bread will make your sandwiches more fun.
20. Matcha Brownies
So rich and fudgy they almost feel illegal, matcha brownies are the perfect pick-me-up after a long week. Matcha brownies will wow at a party, but we wouldn't blame you if you kept the whole pan to yourself.
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