Six ways to make matcha yours.
Explore our collection of matcha recipes, from classic lattes to creative culinary creations.
Six Highland Matcha Recipes
Iced Matcha Boba Latte
Ingredients
- 1–2 tsp Highland Matcha powder
- 3 tbsp hot water (175°F / 80°C)
- ¾ cup oat milk (or milk of choice)
- ¼ cup cooked tapioca boba pearls
- 1 tbsp simple syrup (optional)
- 1 cup ice
- 1 tsp brown sugar (for boba glaze)
Instructions
- Cook tapioca pearls, drain, and toss warm with 1 tsp brown sugar to glaze. Set aside.
- Sift matcha into a bowl. Add 3 tbsp hot water and whisk in a zigzag for 60 seconds until smooth and frothy.
- Add boba pearls to the bottom of a tall glass. Pack in ice.
- Pour in oat milk, then gently pour whisked matcha over the top for a layered effect.
- Add simple syrup to taste. Insert a wide straw and serve immediately.
Tip: Use a wide boba straw and don't stir first — the layered gradient is half the experience.
Dirty Matcha (Matcha x Coffee)
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Highland Matcha powder
- 3 tbsp hot water (175°F / 80°C)
- 1 shot espresso (or 3 oz strong coffee)
- ½ cup oat or whole milk
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup ice (for iced version)
Instructions
- Sift matcha into a bowl. Add hot water and whisk vigorously until lump-free and frothy, about 60 seconds.
- Pull your espresso shot. Stir in honey while still hot to dissolve.
- For iced: Fill glass with ice, pour milk, then espresso, then float the matcha on top for the swirl effect.
- For hot: Steam milk, add espresso to mug, pour matcha shot, top with steamed milk.
- Serve without stirring first — enjoy the dual-layer before mixing.
Tip: Start 1:1 matcha to espresso and adjust to taste — more matcha for calm, more espresso for kick.
Matcha Yuzu Pound Cake
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Highland Matcha powder
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tbsp yuzu juice (or lemon)
- 1 tsp yuzu zest
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Whisk together flour, matcha, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each.
- Mix in yuzu juice, zest, and yogurt. Gently fold in dry ingredients until just combined — do not overmix.
- Pour into pan, smooth the top. Bake 38–42 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Dust with matcha powder before slicing.
Tip: Can't find yuzu? Meyer lemon works beautifully — the citrus cuts through the earthy matcha perfectly.
Classic Hot Matcha Latte
Ingredients
- 1–2 tsp Highland Matcha powder
- 2 oz hot water (175°F / 80°C — not boiling)
- 6 oz oat milk, warmed or steamed
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Sift matcha into your mug to prevent clumping — this step makes a real difference.
- Add hot water. Whisk in a fast zigzag or "W" motion for 60–90 seconds until smooth and frothy.
- Warm your oat milk. For a latte-style foam, use a milk frother for 20 seconds.
- Pour steamed milk gently over the whisked matcha. Add honey to taste. Sip slowly.
Tip: Never use boiling water — 175°F (80°C) preserves L-theanine and prevents the grassy, bitter taste.
Matcha Frappe
Ingredients
- 1½ tsp Highland Matcha powder
- 2 tbsp hot water (to dissolve matcha)
- 1 cup oat or whole milk
- 1 tbsp honey or simple syrup
- 1½ cups ice
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp matcha powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Sift and whisk matcha with 2 tbsp hot water until completely smooth. Let cool for 2 minutes.
- Add whisked matcha, milk, honey, and ice to a blender. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until slushy and smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks using a frother or hand mixer, about 60 seconds.
- Pour the blended frappe into a glass. Spoon whipped cream generously on top.
- Finish with a light dusting of matcha powder through a fine sieve. Serve immediately.
Tip: For an extra indulgent version, swap regular milk for condensed milk and reduce the honey — it gets thick and dreamy.
No-Churn Matcha Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Highland Matcha powder
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp hot water (to dissolve matcha)
Instructions
- Whisk matcha with 2 tbsp hot water until fully dissolved and smooth. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks using a hand mixer, about 3–4 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix condensed milk, cooled matcha, vanilla, and salt until combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the matcha mixture in three additions. Keep it airy — don't overmix.
- Pour into a loaf pan or container. Cover with plastic wrap pressed to the surface to prevent ice crystals.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Scoop and serve dusted with a little extra matcha.
Tip: The colder your cream and bowl, the better it whips. Chill your mixing bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes before starting.