Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of matcha and cocoa with this delightful beverage recipe. Perfect for cozy evenings or a midday treat, this Matcha Cocoa combines the earthy notes of matcha green tea with the deep richness of cocoa for a soothing drink that’s both decadent and wholesome.
Ingredients
Milk:
1 cup (dairy or non-dairy)
Matcha Green Tea Powder:
1 teaspoon
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder:
1 tablespoon
Honey or Maple Syrup:
1 to 2 teaspoons (to taste)
Vanilla Extract:
1/4 teaspoon
Sea Salt:
pinch
Instructions
- Warm the Milk: In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk until steaming but not boiling.
- Mix Matcha and Cocoa: In a separate bowl, whisk together the matcha powder and cocoa powder with a tablespoon of warm milk to create a smooth paste.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the paste back into the saucepan and whisk until fully combined. Stir in the honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Whisk Until Frothy: Continue whisking until the mixture is hot and frothy.
- Serve: Pour into a mug and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use oat or whole milk.
- You can also blend the drink before serving to create extra foam.
- Adjust the sweetener to your taste, or add a pinch of cinnamon for extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
