Matcha Delight
Matcha delight is the gateway drink. White chocolate sweetness, vanilla, milk, ice, and just enough matcha to taste — blended into a thick, creamy glass that drinks more like a milkshake than a tea. Make it once and you'll see why.
- Prep time
- 4 minutes
- Servings
- 1 glass (400 ml)
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 30 ml warm water
- 200 ml cold milk (whole or oat)
- 1 tbsp white chocolate sauce or 15 g melted white chocolate
- 1 tsp vanilla syrup
- 1 cup ice
- Whipped cream and a dusting of matcha to garnish — optional
Instructions
- 1Whisk matcha and warm water until smooth.
- 2In a blender, combine the matcha, milk, white chocolate sauce, vanilla, and ice. Blend on high for 30 seconds — you want a thick, slushy texture.
- 3Pour into a tall glass. Top with whipped cream and a tap of matcha powder if you want to go all-in.
- 4Drink with a wide straw. It's thick.
Tips
- White chocolate is the secret. Don't substitute — the cocoa butter is what gives the drink its silk.
- Frozen banana instead of ice gives a thicker, healthier version.
- If your blender's weak, blend the milk and ice first, then add matcha — full power lump-prevention.
FAQ
What's actually in a matcha delight?
Matcha + milk + white chocolate + vanilla + ice, blended. Coffee shops sometimes add cream or condensed milk. It's basically a matcha milkshake.
Can I make it without white chocolate?
Yes — substitute 2 tbsp of sweetened condensed milk for a similar creamy sweetness without the cocoa-butter texture.
Is matcha delight strong on caffeine?
No — only 33 mg from the 1 tsp of matcha. The drink's mostly milk and ice. Treat it as a dessert, not a wake-up.