Matcha Matcha

6 Must Try Matcha Recipes

Matcha is made by powdering young, green tea leaves. The powder is vibrantly green, and when made into a tea has a unique, sweet taste without the slight bitterness associated with other green teas. Matcha can be used to replace morning or afternoon coffee when you need a pick-me-up. Add into smoothies for extra flavor. The beautiful color can be a fun addition to your baked goods!

MATCHA DRINK RECIPES 

We partnered with our local coffee & tea co. — Edelweiss Coffee & Tea Co. — for these delicious and refreshing Matcha Latte recipes.

ICED VANILLA MATCHA

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Organic Japanese Matcha Powder
  • 2 fluid ounces (1/4 cup) hot water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla simple syrup (see directions below, or use a premade vanilla syrup)
  • Ice
  • 8 fluid ounces (1 cup) almond milk

Directions

For the Tea:

  1. Add matcha to a large mug or heat-resistant glass. 
  2. Add hot water and vanilla simple syrup, and stir. 
  3. Add ice and milk, and stir again. 

For the Vanilla Simple Syrup:

  • Combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water and 2-3 teaspoons Frontier Co-op® Pure Vanilla Extract, mixing until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate remaining syrup in an airtight container.

ICED CHOCOLATE MATCHA

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Organic Japanese Matcha Powder
  • 2 fluid ounces (1/4 cup) hot water
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate flavored coffee syrup
  • Ice
  • 8 fluid ounces (1 cup) oat milk 

Directions

  1. Add matcha to a large mug or heat-resistant glass.
  2. Add hot water and chocolate coffee syrup, and stir.
  3. Add ice and milk, and stir again.

ICED COCONUT & WHITE MOCHA MATCHA

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Organic Japanese Matcha Powder
  • 2 fluid ounces (1/4 cup) hot water
  • 1½  teaspoons coconut flavored coffee syrup
  • 1½  teaspoons white mocha flavored coffee syrup
  • Ice
  • 8 fluid ounces (1 cup) coconut milk

Directions

  1. Add matcha to a large mug or heat-resistant glass.
  2. Add hot water and the coffee syrups, and stir.
  3. Add ice and milk, and stir again.

MATCHA SPICED CHAI

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Organic Japanese Matcha Powder
  • 2 fluid ounces (1/4 cup) hot water
  • 2 tablespoons spiced chai*
  • 6 fluid ounces (3/4 cup) steamed whole milk

Directions

  1. Add matcha to a large mug or heat-resistant glass.
  2. Add hot water and spiced chai, and stir.
  3. Add steamed milk and stir again.

*Try making the chai with Frontier Co-op® Organic, Fair Trade Chai Black Tea.


MATCHA DESSERT RECIPES

MATCHA GREEN TEA ICE CREAM WITH GINGER

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Organic Matcha Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Frontier Co-op® Ground Ginger Root
  • 1 can full-fat, unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup brown rice syrup

Directions

  1. In a blender, add all ingredients and mix together until thoroughly combined.
  2. Line a freezer-safe pan with parchment paper or wax paper. A 9-x-5-inch loaf pan works well.
  3. Pour ice cream mixture into pan and cover with aluminum foil.
  4. Place in the freezer overnight to allow to fully freeze.
  5. Allow to sit on the counter for 15 minutes to soften before serving.

MATCHA MUG CAKE

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Frontier Co-op® Organic, Fair Trade Cane Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder
  • 1 pinch Frontier Co-op® Sea Salt
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 1/4 cup vegetable or peanut oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Directions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cane sugar, matcha powder, sea salt and flour. Mix together with a fork.
  2. Add milk, oil and vanilla extract, then mix with a fork until smooth.
  3. Divide batter between two mugs; make sure there's room for batter to expand. Microwave each cup individually on high for 90 seconds. (Time may vary depending on the power of your microwave.)
  4. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top and allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
  5. Enjoy!