A warm mug of Matcha Hot Chocolate is like magic
It’s the perfect mix of creamy, sweet, and a little bit earthy. It tastes like hot chocolate but with the health benefits of matcha.
If you love matcha or just want to try something new, you have to try this drink. Also, it’s simple to make and takes only a few minutes to put together.
Ingredients & Tools
- 1 ½ cups of milk, such as whole, oat, or almond
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder without sugar
- 1 tablespoon of white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 1 tsp of matcha powder
- 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- A pinch of sea salt
Tools:
- A small pot
- Whisk (or matcha whisk)
- Spoons and cups for measuring
- Fine mesh sieve (optional, for sifting matcha)
- Cup
Instructions
- Put the milk in a small pot and set it over medium heat. Heat it up until it starts to steam but not boil.
- Put the cocoa powder and white chocolate chips in the warm milk. Keep whisking until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Sift the matcha powder in a small bowl to get rid of any lumps. Whisk in a little bit of warm water until the mixture is smooth and frothy.
- Add the matcha mixture to the saucepan with the hot chocolate. Add a pinch of salt, vanilla extract, and honey (or maple syrup). Whisk well until everything is mixed together.
- Put the hot chocolate with matcha in your favorite mug. You can add some frothed milk and a sprinkle of extra matcha powder on top if you want.
Tips & Variations
- Sift your matcha! This stops clumps from forming and makes sure it mixes well with the drink.
- Use white chocolate that is of good quality. It makes the drink thicker and creamier.
- Frothing your milk will make it feel even cozier. Use a milk frother to give your drink a café-style touch.
- Change the sweetness to your liking. Some matcha powders are naturally sweeter, so start with less honey and add more if you need to.
- Make sure to whisk well! To completely dissolve matcha, you need to whisk it well. A matcha whisk or a small regular whisk works best.
- No dairy? For a creamy, plant-based version, use almond milk or oat milk.
- No white chocolate? Change it for a little more honey or a splash of sweetened condensed milk.
- More chocolatey? Add a few dark chocolate chips or an extra teaspoon of cocoa powder.
- Twist with spices? A little bit of cinnamon will make it feel warm and cozy.
Storage & Make Ahead
- You can make the matcha paste ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for up to a day. Before you use it, just whisk it again.
- Make two batches and keep the extra in the fridge. Put it back on the stove and heat it up slowly, stirring it well.
- You can keep any extra matcha hot chocolate in the fridge for up to two days in a sealed container.
- Gently reheat on the stove or in the microwave, whisking well to mix together any ingredients that have settled.
Enjoy Your Matcha Hot Chocolate!
It’s time to get comfortable! You can now make this creamy, dreamy Matcha Hot Chocolate. It’s time to make a cup and enjoy! Please leave a comment below to let me know how it turned out or to share any fun variations you tried. ☕💚