It’s safe to say that matcha has taken the world by storm. Hailed for its fresh, subtly grassy notes and smooth, sustained hit of caffeine, the unmistakeable bright-green tea originating in China and made popular in Japan is a widely loved flavour base for drinks, cookies, cakes, and even show-stopping desserts.
Whether you’re looking to recreate your favourite iced matcha lattes at home, or find new ways to incorporate it into a batch of baked goods, we’ve rounded up our favourite recipes that are a must-try for matcha fanatics.
Matcha drinks recipes
Classic Iced or Hot Matcha Latte
You can’t go wrong with this vegan homemade matcha latte recipe from beloved chain JENKI, which uses oat milk for the hot version and coconut milk for a cool and refreshing iced drink.
Iced Vanilla Sea Salt Matcha Latte
Sea salt adds balance and depth of flavour to this deliciously sweet plant-based matcha latte, made with almond milk for notes of mellow nuttiness.e
Jamie Oliver’s Matcha and Kefir Smoothie
Part of Jamie Oliver’s 2-week healthy kickstart meal plan, this nutritious smoothie blends gut-friendly kefir with the fresh flavours of matcha.
Matcha baking recipes
Marbled Matcha Tahini Banana Bread
As well as perfecting matcha lattes, JENKI has created som delicious matcha-infused bakes. This banana bread pairs nutty tahini and sweet banana to create a loaf cake that, unsurprisingly, goes well with a matcha drink.
Matcha and White Chocolate Muffins
The sweetness of Lindt white chocolate, flavoured with a touch of vanilla, and the earthy, subtle bitterness of matcha combine beautifully to create these tasty muffins. Enjoy them as a sweet breakfast or afternoon snack, and give the recipe a sophisticated upgrade by swapping white for dark chocolate.
Bird & Blend’s Matcha Cookies
Gooey chocolate chunks and a sprinkling of sea salt make these matcha cookies an irresistible crowd-pleaser. Better still, you can prep and bake them in a matter of minutes.
Matcha dessert recipes
No-churn Matcha Ice Cream
Keep your cool this summer with Nigella’s three-ingredient recipe for smooth, creamy matcha-flavoured ice cream.
Discover more of our no-churn ice cream recipes.
Vegan Matcha-Miso Double Cheesecake
This beautiful Japanese-inspired dessert features a baked layer of sweet matcha “cheesecake” (made with firm silken tofu) and a whipped layer of miso- and vanilla-infused plant-based cream
Discover more of our sweet and savoury miso recipes.
Matcha Tiramisu
Flouting her lifelong rule that “no one should mess with tiramisu”, Alexina Anatole has created a matcha-infused masterpiece. Tea-dipped sponge fingers are layered with vanilla cream, balsamic strawberries, and dustings of matcha powder to create a make-ahead dessert that’s perfect for summer hosting.
