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Matcha Hot Chocolate

26 February, 2021 by Tara 12 Comments

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A recipe for Matcha Hot Chocolate plus a variation using Hojicha! This creamy green tea and white hot chocolate comes together in only 15 minutes for a quick and delicious drink.

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Matcha Hot Chocolate in a tall glass with whipped cream on top.

With only a handful of ingredients, this Matcha Hot Chocolate is a simple beverage perfect for a cold winter morning or afternoon pick me up. Matcha (green tea powder) and chopped white chocolate are whisked into hot milk until smooth. Flavor with a small splash of vanilla extract and that’s it!

I topped my Matcha Hot Chocolate with whipped cream, but toasted marshmallows would also be perfect. I personally like the amount of white chocolate added, but you can always bump the amount up a little based on taste or increase the matcha to a full one tablespoon for a more vibrant green color and stronger flavor.

Side view of Matcha Hot Chocolate in a tall clear glass on two wooden boards.

Matcha is a powder created by grinding whole green tea leaves. There are various grades. The higher quality grades are made from the fine, new leaves from the very top of the Camellia sinensis tea bush. Use the premium grades for drinking, while the lower culinary grades are fine for baking.

Be careful when storing matcha. It can become stale and brownish when exposed to oxygen. I have been able to find matcha at the local markets with Japanese ingredients and more recently in the tea section of larger supermarkets. It is also available on Amazon: Matcha Konomi and less expensive: Jade Leaf Matcha Green Tea Powder.

A Few Tips

Keep an eye on the milk while it is heating on the stove. Do not bring to a boil. It should only be steaming and starting to simmer around the edges. Milk tends to quickly go from cold to boiling over, especially at the exact second you turn your back.

Sift the matcha into a small bowl and whisk with hot (not boiling or it will become bitter) water until completely dissolved without any lumps, then pour this into the white chocolate mixture to create a smooth Matcha Hot Chocolate. 

To make a more light and frothy drink, carefully use an immersion blender or whisk vigorously for a few seconds after melting the white chocolate and mixing in the matcha.

Sprinkle a little more sifted matcha over the whipped cream-topped hot chocolate immediately before serving. I sometimes like to mix a little vanilla sugar into the matcha to add an extra hint of sweetness.

Looking for more recipes with matcha?

Try my

  • Matcha Macarons with Chocolate Ganache
  • This Matcha Lava Cake
  • Matcha Souffle Pancakes

Hojicha Hot Chocolate

I also love to swap the Matcha for Hojicha Powder to make Hojicha Hot Chocolate (photo below)! Hojicha (ほうじ茶) is created by roasting green tea leaves over charcoal. This results in a light reddish-brown color with a toasted, more subtle flavor and a lower caffeine content.

The powdered Hojicha blends perfectly into the hot chocolate just as the matcha. To help highlight the roasted flavor, I usually like to add a tablespoon or so of maple syrup and a pinch of salt in addition to the white chocolate, milk, and vanilla extract.

To toast the marshmallows, use a culinary torch or place them in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet under the broiler for a minute or so until toasted to desired color.

Hojicha Hot Chocolate in a clear mug with toasted marshmallows.

Matcha Hot Chocolate Recipe

Adapted from Oh, How Civilized

Matcha Hot Chocolate in a tall glass with whipped cream on top.
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Matcha Hot Chocolate

A recipe for Matcha Hot Chocolate plus a variation using Hojicha! This creamy green tea and white hot chocolate comes together in only 15 minutes for a quick and delicious drink.
Course Drinks
Cuisine N/A
Keyword beverage, drink, green tea, hot chocolate, matcha, white chocolate
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
0 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (470 milliliters) milk
  • 3 ounces (85 grams) white chocolate finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons (4 grams) matcha green tea powder
  • 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) hot water not boiling
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream or marshmallows for garnish
  • Additional matcha for sprinkling, optionally mixed with a little vanilla or powdered sugar for sweetness

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, place milk over medium-low heat. Once steaming but not yet at a boil, remove from heat and add the white chocolate. Whisk until smooth.
  • Sift the matcha into a small bowl, pour in the hot water. Whisk until smooth and completely dissolved with no lumps. Whisk into the white hot chocolate, followed by the vanilla extract.
  • Serve immediately with whipped cream or marshmallows. If desired, sprinkle with a little more matcha.

Notes

For Hojicha Hot Chocolate- swap the matcha for equal parts Hojicha Powder. If desired, add a tablespoon or so of maple syrup and a pinch of salt in addition to the white chocolate, milk, and vanilla extract.
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Comments

  1. David @ Cooking Chat

    26 November, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    nice idea to get some healthy green tea into this tasty hot chocolate!

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  2. Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy

    26 November, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    This macha hot chocolate looks absolutely amazing! perfect for this cold weather!

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  3. Alyssa

    26 November, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    I knew just reading the name of this post that you had to have combined matcha with white chocolate! Genius! I’m kicking myself for not thinking about this pairing!

    Reply
  4. Sandi

    26 November, 2017 at 7:46 pm

    You had me at matcha…I love this hot drink idea.

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  5. Diana

    26 November, 2017 at 7:47 pm

    Oh wow I like matcha but never knew that you can make a matcha hot chocolate, this sounds so good!

    Reply
  6. Karly

    27 November, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    Okay, I seriously cannot wait to try this. LOVE the matcha/chocolate combo- sounds amaze!

    Reply
  7. Nicole Durham

    26 February, 2021 at 12:27 pm

    5 stars
    I just love the idea of this hot chocolate so much. A perfect warm drink for St. Patricks day for us and the kids. Can’t wait!

    Reply
  8. Claudia Lamascolo

    26 February, 2021 at 12:34 pm

    5 stars
    What a pretty drink perfect for all the holidays that havea green theme to serve!

    Reply
    • Eric Bjorklund

      21 March, 2021 at 7:53 pm

      I do matcha green tea frappe with coca powder lite wipped cream and chocolate drizzle on the top

      Reply
  9. Michelle

    26 February, 2021 at 12:47 pm

    5 stars
    We’re getting some snow next week and I’m already preparing for some warm drinks and this is on my shopping list. Can’t wait to try this soon!

    Reply
  10. Bintu | Budget Delicious

    26 February, 2021 at 2:13 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, what a combination! This sounds like such a tasty hot chocolate and I love that it can be put together in under 15 minutes!

    Reply
  11. Jamie

    26 February, 2021 at 2:27 pm

    5 stars
    I love the gorgeous color of this hot chocolate! It combines two of my favorite things! Looks incredible.

    Reply

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