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I have come across many interesting recipes that use matcha powder, but I have never actually tried cooking with it. Zulay Kitchen recently sent me a bag of their Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder. This matcha powder is 100% USDA organic, and is made from matcha tea leaves grown and harvested in Japan. I had some fun experimenting in the kitchen and went a little matcha-crazy!
Iced Matcha Latte
The first recipe I tried was for an iced matcha latte. If you are a fan of Green Tea Frappuccinos, you will appreciate this at-home alternative. To make an iced matcha latte, simply whisk or blend 12 oz. milk (or milk alternative), 2 t. matcha powder, and 2-3 t. simple syrup. Pour over ice, makes 2 servings. For a thicker drink, you could blend the mixture with the ice.
Matcha is known for its metabolism-enhancing, immunity-boosting and stress-reducing properties. Our matcha is gentle to digest and intended to help boost your body with an all-natural kick of energy.
I personally experienced the “all-natural kick of energy” from this iced matcha latte during an afternoon slump. I felt like it gave me mental clarity, and I did not feel jittery. (Please accept this as my own personal experience and not a sweeping health or medical claim of any kind!)
I also made a slightly fancier Strawberry Matcha Latte. Layer chopped strawberries on the bottom, milk in the middle and top with matcha whipped cream (whip together 1/4 c. whipping cream, 2 t. sugar, 1/2 t. vanilla, then add 2 tsp. matcha powder).
Mini Matcha Coconut Mochi
I made these cute treats using this recipe from Wild Wild Whisk. They turned out well. The matcha flavor comes through but is not overpowering. I want to make matcha cheesecake next!
Matcha Crispy Rice Treats
These Matcha Crispy Rice Treats (trying to avoid using other brand names) are so simple to make. Just follow the normal recipe you find on the cereal box or marshmallow bag and stir 3 T. of Zulay matcha powder into the marshmallow and butter mixture. The natural green color would be festive for Christmas or St. Patrick’s Day!
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30 Comments
Sadly I have not tried this– I would like to try it with the rice crispy type treat– or a sweet cake first
I love matcha powder! I put it with coconut milk or in my smoothies!
I would make Matcha Macaroons first.
I would like to try the Iced Matcha Latte. It sounds so good.
I just mix it with hot water for a strong-ish beverage. I might have to try cooking/baking with it, but I’m a little hesitant to try that.
I am very sensitive to caffeine, but I have no jitteriness with matcha. Love it!
I definitely want to try matcha cheesecake!
I have tried matcha (hot only) so I think I would try it iced.
I have never tried it but would like to .
I love matcha powder and I’m almost out of my bag so it’d be nice to win this. I never thought of matcha crispy rice treats, so thanks for that inspiration!
I’ve only tried it in bubble tea! So I would try anything new!
I have, I like iced matcha lattes!
I have had a matcha tea. I haven’t cooked with matcha. I would try a recipe with matcha in it.
I have not. I would make tea! 😀
I’ve never tried Matcha. With all of its health benefits I should though!
I have never used it before but I would love to try to make a zucchini loaf with it
I have tried matcha tea before. I would like to try match white chocolate cookies.
I drink matcha everyday! I’d love to bake with it.
yes, tea
I’d make the tea with it. We really don’t do to much cooking, but I love green tea!
Matcha Rice Krispy treat! Yum
I have tried matcha before and I do like it. I would put it in smoothies or yogurt.
would love to try baking with this!
We have only had it in smoothies and we like it but my teen is a gigantic fan of it. She would love to have this.
I have never tried it but would like to try making the muffins with it they look so good
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Yes I have tried matcha. And it makes delicious ice cream.
I have had matcha a few times. This would be perfect for the Dalgona Matcha Latte I want to make!
I have never tried it, but I would try it in tea or breakfast smoothies.