Matcha is a finely ground powder made from processed green tea leaves. Its taste is unique– vegetal, grassy, and slightly sharp. For those of you who are new to matcha, the flavor of the cup may taste of a stronger green tea with a whisper of smooth sweetness. At the shop, we are lovers of matcha! It has become a versatile ingredient in the kitchen, inspiring different sweet drinks and yummy treats. I am excited to share with you some of our favorite matcha recipes we have tried out, together and independently.
Checkout the tab Shop Teas and/or pop in the shop to explore the varieties of matcha we carry. We sell a few different kinds of matcha, including those that are unsweetened (Original Matcha and Ceremonial Matcha) and those that are presweetened (Vanilla Matcha, Raspberry Matcha, Blueberry Matcha, Nutty Matcha, Sweet matcha).
Hot Matcha Latte
A classic way to enjoy your matcha!
One of our most popular menu items at Tea Zaanti is our Matcha Latte. A creamy matcha latte with any of our matcha powders makes for a comforting, velvety drink that’s perfect for an early morning or afternoon. Pop in the shop for matcha accessories to help make this process easier. We sell a few different matcha sets and frothers that will help create your matcha latte.
This recipe makes for one drink.
Ingredients:
1 tsp of unsweetened matcha (the Original Matcha, Ceremonial Matcha, or powdered Genmaicha) or 1 tbsp of presweetened matcha (Raspberry Matcha, Blueberry Matcha, Vanilla Matcha, or Sweet Matcha)
2-3 oz of hot water (we use 195 degree water at the shop, this is the temperature we recommend for brewing all green teas)
8 oz of milk (or non-dairy alternative)
Any additional sweetener (syrups of your choice, sugar, honey, etc.)
Instructions:
Sift Matcha into bowl to remove any clumps
Add hot water and whisk in a zig-zag motion until frothy
Alternative for steps 1 & 2: Purchase one of our frothers in the shop (we use these in house)! If using one of our frothers, add hot water and powdered matcha to the frother and froth it in there.
Heat and froth your milk separately
Add prepared matcha to cup or mug of your choice (I recommend using your coziest mug, for peak comfort)
Pour milk over the prepared matcha and add sweetener to taste
For an iced version of this drink I’d recommend using cold water (instead of hot water) in step 2, then pouring over ice with the milk of your choice and adding preferred sweetener from there. You can also add the cold water, matcha, milk, and sweetener to a blender for a quicker version of an iced matcha.
Matcha Pancakes
A fun twist to add to your weekend brunch plans!
Although this item is not a part of our regular menu, it is another one of our favorites. I love to enjoy my Matcha Pancakes topped with a little whipped cream and fresh fruit for a delightful breakfast.
This recipe makes for 4 pancakes (depending on the size of your pancakes).
Ingredients
1 cup of pancake mix of your choice
1 tsp of unsweetened or presweetened matcha (How great do Blueberry Matcha Pancakes sound? Topped with fresh blueberries, too?!)
¾ cup of milk (or non-dairy alternative)
1 egg
1 tsp of vanilla extract for extra sweetness (If you have a sweet-tooth and/or if you chose to use unsweetened matcha)
Instructions
Whisk pancake mix and powdered matcha together in a bowl
Add your milk, egg, and vanilla extract; stir until smooth
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and pour the batter in to form pancakes
Cook for 1-2 minutes per side or until bubbles form and the edges look done
Add toppings of your choice!
Matcha Cream Cheese
Another delicious breakfast favorite!
Haven't you heard? We are now selling bagels on the weekend! Thanks to our friends over at the Bagel Project, we are offering up some pretty delicious bagel sandwiches and combinations at the shop. One of the most popular of the bunch is our Salmon and Lox Bagel, made with, you guessed it, matcha cream cheese! This spread is rich and tangy with subtle notes of sweetness, pairing perfectly with a plain or everything bagel, topped with fresh lox, red onion, capers, and dill.
This recipe makes for 8 (ish) servings of cream cheese.
LOX BAGEL WITH MATCHA CREAM CHEESE
Sold on weekends at Tea Zaanti!
Ingredients:
1 cup of cream cheese
½ tbsp of unsweetened matcha
1 ½ tbsp of 205 degree water
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Beat together cream cheese, matcha, and hot water together until mixed well (the color should be a bright green)
Add in a pinch of salt
Spread on your favorite bagel and enjoy!
Matcha Ice Cream
The perfect sweet treat for matcha lovers!
Matcha ice cream is quite the indulgent treat. Its harmonious balance of rich and sweet with vegetal and nutty undertones makes for a delicious experience. This is another one of my personal favorites as a matcha lover myself. I love to top my matcha ice cream with fresh fruit and a drizzle of dark chocolate to enhance the variety of flavors in my bowl!
This recipe makes for 2 pints of ice cream.
Ingredients:
1 can of sweetened condensed milk cold
2 cups of heavy cream
3-4 tbsp of matcha powder (unsweetened or sweetened)
1 tsp of vanilla extract (if extra sweetness is wanted)
Instructions:
Cool the sweetened condensed milk in fridge before beginning
Beat cold heavy cream on medium in mixer and/or hand-whisk until medium-stiff peaks form
Add in the condensed milk and beat with mixer (turn mixer speed down a little) and/or hand-whisk until completely incorporated and it is appearing whipped (stir in vanilla extract now, if wanted)
Turn mixer machine up and/or pick up some speed whisking and continue whipping until the mixture is thick
Now that you have created your ice cream base, add in your powdered matcha and mix/whisk until the mixture is completely green
Transfer your ice cream into a large, air-tight container and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving
Add toppings of your choice!
Matcha Popcorn
An easy and creative snack!
This is another menu item of ours that serves as an easy and cheap choice. Adding just a bit of matcha-salt to one’s popcorn of choice is our favorite way of adding a little pizzazz to an already yummy snack.
This recipe makes for 3 cups of popcorn.
MATCHA POPCORN
A snack you can always find on our menu!
Ingredients:
1 tbsp of salt
1 tbsp of matcha
3 cups of popcorn of choice
Instructions:
Combine the salt and matcha
Sprinkle over your bowl of popcorn and enjoy!
If you are not already a matcha enthusiast, exploring the versatility of this powdered, green tea will transform you into one! We hope you try out one, if not all, of these delicious recipes. Let us know which one is your favorite and be sure to send in photos for further inspiration!
