This cozy matcha hot chocolate is the perfect winter drink—warm, earthy, and full of matcha flavor. It only takes a few minutes to make and is oh so delicious!
Love matcha drinks? Try out my matcha einspanner. Or try out my earl grey hot chocolate!
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What is Matcha?
Matcha is a powder made from ground green tea leaves and is commonly added to drinks and desserts. It’s earthy, slightly sweet, and rich, and has been part of Japanese tea culture for centuries. If you’d like to learn more about matcha, check out my ultimate matcha guide!
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It only takes a few minutes! Simply mix hot water and matcha, then add that to a pot with melted white chocolate, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- It’s super versatile. Instead of white chocolate, you can use milk or dark chocolate. You can add extracts or spices as well. I topped mine with marshmallow fluff, but you can also add cheese foam or whipped cream!
Looking for more drink inspo? Try my matcha banana latte!
Ingredients
- The white chocolate will be heated with the milk until melted. You can also use milk or dark chocolate if you want a different flavor!
- Use your favorite matcha powder, mine is Aiya!
- Matcha is best enjoyed with plant-based milk. This is because dairy milk has proteins that interfere with absorbing the antioxidants of the matcha! Oat milk is my favorite because of how light and creamy it is.
💡Mix-in and topping Ideas
- Mix-ins: vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, pinch of salt
- Toppings: marshmallow fluff (which is what I did!), marshmallows, whipped cream, cold foams
For the full list of ingredients and measurements, see the recipe card below.
How to Make Matcha Hot Cocoa
Step 1: In a matcha bowl, sift in matcha powder. Add hot water and whisk in M and W motions until fully combined and frothy. Set aside.
Step 2: In a small pot, add milk and white chocolate. Heat until white chocolate is fully melted.
Step 3: Add in matcha mixture, then optionally add in extract and salt.
Step 4: Pour into serving cup and add topping of choice—I used marshmallow fluff and blowtorched it! Enjoy!
For full instructions, see the recipe card below.
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Matcha Hot Chocolate
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Equipment
- spoon, to mix
- small pot
- serving cup
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) matcha powder sifted
- ¼ cup (60 g) hot water or milk
- 1 cup (240 g) milk of choice I used oat
- ¼ cup (40 g) white chocolate see notes
- ½ teaspoon (2 g) vanilla paste or extract; optional
- pinch of salt optional
- topping of choice whipped cream, marshmallows, marshmallow fluff, etc.
Instructions
- Note: Throughout the recipe, avoid boiling your milk. Boiling can cause a skin to form, affecting the texture. The goal is to heat your milk just enough to melt the chocolate!
Make the matcha mixture:
- In a matcha bowl, sift in 1 teaspoon matcha powder. Add ¼ cup hot water and whisk in W and M motions until fully combined and frothy. Set aside.
Heat milk and white chocolate:
- In a small pot, add 1 cup milk of choice and ¼ cup white chocolate. Heat on medium-low heat (do not boil), stirring until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Stir in matcha mixture, ½ teaspoon vanilla, and pinch of salt.
Assemble:
- In your serving mug, add matcha hot chocolate. Add topping of choice, whether it's marshmallows, marshmallow fluff, or whipped cream. Enjoy!
