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4 Matcha-Based Recipes to Try

Matcha is often consumed as a hot drink. But this crushed tea leaf powder, which is an emblem of Japan, can also be used as an ingredient. Here are 4 recipes to learn how to cook with matcha and appreciate it in other ways than served in a cup.

1. Matcha and White Chocolate Petits Fours

A steadfast pastry trend, matcha couldn’t be happier in these lovely petits fours that have the texture of shortbread. Matcha’s light bitterness and plant flavour are ideal companions for the sweetness of white chocolate. In this recipe, rosettes are aligned four by four to create a little gourmet chain of scrumptious delicateness.

2. Matcha Tea Cookies

In this recipe, matcha plays a green duet with pistachios, both lending their bright colour to these cookies. With its velvety and herbaceous flavour, matcha goes fabulously well with white chocolate chunks and brown sugar. These wonderfully gooey treats will make other cookies green with envy!

3. Banana and Matcha Green Tea Smoothie

Matcha makes for a deliciously fragrant smoothie, giving the slightly sweet drink a soft green tinge. Banana, yogurt and milk complete the mix. A simple and invigorating recipe to keep on file for mornings when you need a bit of a boost of energy.

4. Matcha or Passion Fruit Financiers

Matcha brings an unusual colour and complementary, subtle flavour to these small cakes made of almond powder and brown butter. Garnished with blackberries and raspberries, financiers are a real delight. Mignardises to savour with a nice cup of coffee…or a pot of green tea!

To learn about other food trends, read our article 10 Food Trends for 2023.