Description
A cozy beverage combining rich white chocolate and ceremonial matcha for a creamy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 oz high-quality white chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp ceremonial grade matcha powder
- 1 tbsp hot water
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the milk and chocolate: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the milk and chopped white chocolate. Stir gently as it warms, ensuring the chocolate melts evenly without scorching the milk. Don’t let it boil — you just want it hot and steamy.
- Prepare the matcha: While the milk is heating, sift the matcha powder into a small bowl to remove any clumps. Add the hot water and whisk vigorously using a bamboo matcha whisk (chasen) or a small regular whisk until the matcha is fully dissolved and frothy. This step is essential to achieving that smooth, velvety texture.
- Combine and blend: Once the white chocolate has fully melted into the milk, remove the saucepan from heat. Add the whisked matcha and vanilla extract (if using), and stir or blend to combine. You can use a milk frother for an extra creamy texture.
- Serve and enjoy: Pour your Matcha White Hot Chocolate into a favorite mug, and enjoy immediately. You can top it with frothed milk or a dusting of matcha for a fancy touch, but it’s perfectly comforting on its own.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use plant-based milk and ensure the white chocolate is dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg