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.
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.