Blue Vanilla Matcha
Dive into a delightful blend of flavors with our Blue Vanilla Matcha! This vibrant drink combines the earthy richness of matcha with a creamy blue vanilla twist, creating a visually stunning and deliciously refreshing treat. Whip it up with just matcha powder, vanilla extract, and a splash of milk for the ultimate pick-me-up!
Prep
5
min
Cook
5
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- blue vanilla matcha (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the blue vanilla matcha according to package instructions.
- 2
Enjoy the taste test!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Sift matcha powder through a fine mesh strainer (200-mesh) before mixing to eliminate clumps that create bitter pockets and uneven color distribution.technique200-mesh strainer
- ✓Whisk matcha with water at 175°F (never boiling) because temperatures above 185°F denature the delicate amino acids that provide umami sweetness.technique175°F water temperature
- ✓Use a 1:10 ratio of matcha to liquid for traditional preparation, whisking in a 'W' pattern for 30-45 seconds to create proper foam structure.technique1:10 ratio, 30-45 seconds
- ✓Add vanilla extract after the matcha mixture cools below 140°F to preserve volatile compounds that evaporate at higher temperatures.timingBelow 140°F
- ✓If using butterfly pea flower for blue color, add acidic ingredients last as pH below 6.0 will shift the color from blue to purple or pink.ingredientpH below 6.0
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Prep
5
min
Cook
5
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
Blue Vanilla Matcha
Dive into a delightful blend of flavors with our Blue Vanilla Matcha! This vibrant drink combines the earthy richness of matcha with a creamy blue vanilla twist, creating a visually stunning and deliciously refreshing treat. Whip it up with just matcha powder, vanilla extract, and a splash of milk for the ultimate pick-me-up!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- blue vanilla matcha (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the blue vanilla matcha according to package instructions.
- 2
Enjoy the taste test!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Sift matcha powder through a fine mesh strainer (200-mesh) before mixing to eliminate clumps that create bitter pockets and uneven color distribution.technique200-mesh strainer
- ✓Whisk matcha with water at 175°F (never boiling) because temperatures above 185°F denature the delicate amino acids that provide umami sweetness.technique175°F water temperature
- ✓Use a 1:10 ratio of matcha to liquid for traditional preparation, whisking in a 'W' pattern for 30-45 seconds to create proper foam structure.technique1:10 ratio, 30-45 seconds
- ✓Add vanilla extract after the matcha mixture cools below 140°F to preserve volatile compounds that evaporate at higher temperatures.timingBelow 140°F
- ✓If using butterfly pea flower for blue color, add acidic ingredients last as pH below 6.0 will shift the color from blue to purple or pink.ingredientpH below 6.0