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Matcha; Not Only For Lattes

26/09/2009 by jamieanne 11 Comments

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If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’ll know that I’m really keen on matcha.  My love for green tea started in 1999 when I visited Australia to see my then-boyfriend (now husband!).  He took me to a lovely Japanese restaurant where he convinced me to try a bowl of green tea ice cream.  It tasted beautiful and from then, I was hooked!

In the past, I’ve made my own green tea ice cream, hot cocoa with matcha whipped cream, and various matcha cupcakes (one of which was the winner of December 2008’s Iron Cupcake: Earth challenge).  Just have a look at all my matcha recipes!

When I was contacted by Matcha Source and asked if I’d like to sample their matcha, there was no way I’d refuse!  I haven’t placed an order from Matcha Source before, but they totally won me over with the package they sent me.

I had to photograph the box.  It’s very pretty!  But of course, what is most exciting is what is inside the box…

I received a 10g sample of high quality bright green matcha powder, a Bodum milk frother, various matcha recipes, a discount on my first order, and a lovely handwritten and personalized card from Alissa; she even congratulated me on the birth of my baby!  It was really nice that the package was so personalized, this definitely made my day!

That very day, I made a warm, frothy matcha latte to test out their matcha.  There really is nothing like the smell and appearance of fresh, bright green matcha; I love opening new packages of matcha.

The recipe for this is so simple, you could make your own with your eyes closed.

Matcha not only tastes great, but has various health benefits as well.  It is rich in antioxidants, naturally enhances your mood, promotes weight loss and is rich is nutrients, fiber and chlorophyll.  Since matcha is sugar-free, it’s a great choice for diabetics and those who are interested in reducing their sugar intake.

So it’s great for afternoon tea.  Instead of coffee, try a hot matcha latte instead!

But wait, you’ll need a sweet snack to go with that matcha latte.  I’ve seen a few different ways to make matcha truffles, but I haven’t yet seen a matcha cake truffle.  Surely you’ve seen the cake truffles, sometimes known as cake balls, around the internet; Bakerella did a great job in making them famous!  I decided to do the same thing, but use matcha powder in the cake and frosting.

The process of making these is exactly the same as you’ll find on Bakerella’s website.  I made my own vanilla cake and cream cheese frosting, but you can use a box cake mix and frosting if you wish; just sift about one tablespoon matcha to a vanilla cake mix, and optionally, sift 1-2 teaspoons matcha to vanilla or cream cheese frosting for a super matcha taste.  The amount of matcha you add to your cake and frosting is totally up to you – add more or less depending on your taste.

Just for reference, I used Billy’s vanilla vanilla cupcakes recipe, which is my favorite vanilla cupcake recipe (I sifted about one tablespoon – a little less – matcha into the dry ingredients), and Chokylit’s green tea cream cheese frosting recipe.  I added a bit of shortening to the chocolate as it was melting to make it smoother and easier to work with – the general rule is to add a level 1/2 teaspoon per one ounce of chocolate, or one tablespoon per six ounces of chocolate and melt them together.

I have written up the full recipe at the end of this post to make the matcha cake truffles using a box cake mix and a tub of frosting.

The truffles have an immense matcha taste, with just a hint of dark chocolate.

Keep the finished cake truffles stored in the refrigerator, otherwise they melt and turn gooey really quickly!  The truffles taste best after allowing them to completely set in the refrigerator; I thought they tasted better the next day.

In conclusion, if you haven’t yet tried matcha, give it a go!  Matcha Source is a great place to start for information on matcha and many different recipes to test out.  Just have a read over their Matcha Buyer’s Guide to find out which matcha is right for you.

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Hot Matcha Latte
 
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The trick to this classic style beverage is to make the tea first, then add the hot milk and foam.
Author: Matcha Source
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Gotcha Matcha
  • 2 ounces hot water
  • 6 ounces steamed milk
Instructions
  1. Sift the Gotcha Matcha into a cup. Melt matcha by adding the hot water and stirring until matcha becomes a smooth paste. Pour the steamed milk into your favorite matcha bowl or teacup. Add matcha tea to the milk. Scoop foamy milk on top. Sprinkle with matcha dust or cocoa powder.
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Matcha Cake Truffles
 
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Matcha cake truffles dipped in chocolate.
Author: Adapted from Bakerella
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 24 truffles
Ingredients
  • 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients called for on box)
  • 1 16 oz. tub cream cheese frosting
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder, divided (see note)
  • 1 12 oz. package dark chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
Instructions
  1. Sift 1 tablespoon matcha powder into dry ingredients of cake mix, then prepare and bake the cake as directed on the box.
  2. After cake has completely cooled, crumble into a large bowl by using your fingers or a food processor.
  3. Sift 1 tablespoon matcha powder into frosting and stir thoroughly – you can do this in a separate bowl if you prefer, as it might be too difficult to stir in the tub! Pour frosting into crumbled cake and mix thoroughly.
  4. Roll mixture into quarter-sized balls and lay on a cookie sheet. If the mixture is too soft, place into the refrigerator to firm up (30-60 minutes) before rolling into balls. Tip – keep your hands cold and slightly wet to keep the cake mixture from sticking to your hands.
  5. Refrigerate the cake balls for several hours, or place them in the freezer to make them firm up faster. You’ll need them to be very firm to dip into the chocolate.
  6. Melt chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening over a double boiler, stirring often.
  7. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate to completely coat; using a fork, remove the balls and place on a cookie sheet that is covered with wax paper. Place in refrigerator for several hours, or until chocolate is completely set.
Notes
You can use as much or as little matcha powder as you like, however I find that you do need quite a bit for the matcha taste to be prominent.
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  1. Jaime

    26/09/2009 at 9:36 PM

    LUCKY!

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  2. gourmet traveller

    27/09/2009 at 8:36 PM

    The matcha latte looks amazing – I’m going to get my frother out tomorrow and make one! Am so glad I stumbled on your site as I love all things matcha (in fact just bought some matcha powder to make some cupcakes over the weekend – I should try your award-winning ones!)

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    • Jamieanne

      30/09/2009 at 12:06 PM

      If you do try the matcha cocoa cupcakes, let me know how you like them! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Amanda

    28/09/2009 at 1:53 PM

    I love matcha. And I want ten or twelve of these truffles right beside me as I read the last 20 student papers of the day.

    Reply
  4. Jammed Knits

    17/10/2009 at 9:53 PM

    How awesome JamieAnne! Never heard of Matcha before, but interesting to read about it.

    Reply
  5. Andrea Fellman

    17/03/2010 at 5:31 AM

    My favorite drink/dessert is a Green Tea Latte! Such a sweet treat:)

    Reply
  6. Shajid

    02/08/2016 at 5:31 PM

    Matcha is really helpful for detoxification if we take this seriously day by day! Why don’t you check it out mind here! http://bestmatchatea.blogspot.com/

    Reply

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