This recipe for Matcha White Hot Chocolate is a cozy, creamy drink that's both indulgent and energizing. Earthy green tea matcha pairs beautifully with the smooth sweetness of white chocolate for a warming treat that feels luxurious yet simple to make at home.
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Why you'll love this recipe
Minimal ingredients: this matcha white hot chocolate consists only a few pantry staples are needed to make this delicious drink at home.
Perfect for cold days: it's a comforting, cozy hug in a mug.
Customizable flavor: sweet, grassy, and rich, and easily adjustable to your taste.
Ingredients you'll need
- matcha: sifted; use a high quality matcha powder for the best flavor and color
- hot water: ~80°C/176°F
- milk of choice: or non-dairy alternative like oat, soy, coconut, or almond
- white chocolate: chopped; or white chocolate chips
- sea salt: just a pinch to balance the flavor
- vanilla extract
Toppings: optional
- whipped cream
- marshmallows
- extra matcha for topping
How to make matcha hot chocolate
Sift matcha powder into a small bowl or jar.
Pour in hot water and whisk using a bamboo chasen or electric frother until frothy and smooth. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium-low heat, just until steaming (but not boiling).
Add the chopped white chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
Add in a pinch of salt and vanilla extract and give it a stir.
Pour the whisked matcha into the warmed white chocolate milk and stir to combine.
Pour the matcha hot chocolate into a mug.
Add your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, marshmallows, or enjoy as is.
Expert tips
Use a good quality matcha: a vibrant green color means it's fresh and smooth, not bitter.
Low and slow: don't boil the milk -- just warm it enough to melt the chocolate.
Adjust sweetness: you can adjust the amount of white chocolate or matcha to your taste.
Make it iced: heat the milk with white chocolate, cool it down, and pour over ice with matcha on top for a layered iced drink.
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Matcha White Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoon matcha sifted
- 2 tablespoon hot water
- 1 C milk or non-dairy alternative
- 40 g white chocolate chopped, or white chocolate chips
- pinch sea salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings: (optional)
- marshmallows
- whipped cream
Instructions
Prepare matcha:
- Sift matcha powder into a small bowl or jar.
- Pour in hot water and whisk using a bamboo chasen or electric frother until frothy and smooth. Set aside.
Warm the milk:
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium-low heat, just until steaming (but not boiling).
- Add the chopped white chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
- Add in a pinch of salt and vanilla extract and give it a stir.
Combine:
- Pour the whisked matcha into the warmed white chocolate milk and stir to combine.
- Pour the matcha hot chocolate into a mug.
- Add your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, marshmallows, or enjoy as is.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
The combination of white chocolate, matcha, and peppermint sounds marvelous. I never would have thought matcha can be nicely incorporated into festive holiday recipes. Beautiful photos, too!
Healthy World Cuisine
What a fantastic idea Michelle! Brilliant actually. White chocolate and matcha are like a match made in heaven.
Raymund | angsarap.net
This will be a perfect replacement for eggnog. Love the recipe
Dawn
I'm totally giving this matcha white hot chocolate a try this weekend, Michelle! I've been in the mood for matcha lately, so this recipe is perfect timing. I just have to get some white chocolate and I'm set. I'm sure it will be amazing!
Michelle
Hey Dawn, that sounds awesome! It'll be the perfect cozy autumn drink to relax with 🙂
Heidi
So much indulgence with just 5 ingredients... I love it! Also, that was a great tip for using only high quality matcha. Topping this with some marshmallows is a must. So yummy!
Michelle
Thanks Heidi, I love it when you can whip up something cozy and indulgent with pantry items! .... Marshmallows would be one of them! 😉