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Existing matcha recipes
Matcha recipes for latte, desserts and baking
Discover how versatile Japanese matcha can be in latte, desserts, cookies, chocolate and other recipes. We show which matcha best suits each preparation and refer to the original creator for the full steps.
An existing cookie recipe where matcha is used for aroma, color and a subtle bitterness alongside buttery sweetness. A useful first baking recipe with matcha.
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Use Takumi or Daichi when the matcha should remain visible and noticeable in dough without using a premium drinking matcha.
Bron: Nakamura Tokichi Honten
Baking
Baked soy milk matcha donuts
An oven-baked donut recipe with soy milk and matcha. It is relevant for using matcha in airy sweet bakes, breakfast products or small treats.
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Daichi fits larger bakes well. Choose Takumi when you want more refinement and color in the finished result.
Bron: Nakamura Tokichi Honten
Dessert
Matcha gateau chocolat
A rich dessert with white chocolate and matcha, where creaminess and refined matcha bitterness meet. Useful for cakes where flavor depth matters.
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Takumi is a logical choice for patisserie. Use a premium matcha only when color and aroma are central to the result.
Bron: Nakamura Tokichi Honten
Dessert
Matcha chocolate terrine
A compact, creamy dessert in which matcha and white chocolate are the focus. This kind of recipe needs matcha with enough aroma to come through fat and sweetness.
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Takumi fits refined desserts. Hikari or Miyabi can be interesting when you want to test a softer, more luxurious matcha note.
Bron: Nakamura Tokichi Honten
Small sweet
Matcha citrus peel chocolate
An existing combination of citrus, white chocolate and matcha. The fresh bitterness of citrus makes it useful as inspiration for small chocolates or dessert garnishes.
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Miyabi or Takumi works well when you want balance between color, aroma and a clear matcha taste alongside citrus.
Bron: Nakamura Tokichi Honten
Japanese dessert
Matcha zenzai and matcha milk zenzai
A warm Japanese dessert with matcha, azuki and mochi or shiratama. It shows how matcha fits classic Japanese sweets beyond cake and latte.
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For the hot water version, Kiyomi or Hikari fits well. For the milk version, Nagomi or Komorebi can be more accessible.
Bron: Nakamura Tokichi Honten
Creamy dessert
Matcha panna cotta
An existing panna cotta recipe where matcha is combined with soy milk and red bean paste. Good inspiration for a soft dessert with a Japanese flavor direction.
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Takumi or Daichi is practical for desserts. Choose Hikari when you want the matcha taste to stay softer and more refined.
Bron: Kikkoman