Creamy Green Velvet Matcha White Hot Chocolate
A cozy and creamy hot chocolate featuring velvety white chocolate and vibrant ceremonial-grade matcha, perfect for winter evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk (or oat/almond milk for dairy-free)
- 4 oz (115 g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 2 tsp ceremonial-grade matcha powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent skin from forming. The milk should be warm but not boiling.
- Add the white chocolate to the warm milk and stir gently until fully melted and smooth, about 3–4 minutes.
- Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl to avoid clumps. Add 1 tablespoon of the warm milk mixture to the matcha and whisk until it forms a smooth paste.
- Pour the matcha paste back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture and whisk well to combine evenly.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt. Taste and add honey or maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired.
- Serve immediately in heatproof mugs. Top with whipped cream and optionally sprinkle with matcha powder or white chocolate shavings.
Notes
Use ceremonial-grade matcha for best color and flavor. Heat milk gently to avoid scorching. Whisk matcha with a small amount of warm milk first to prevent lumps. Avoid boiling after adding chocolate to prevent seizing. For vegan version, use dairy-free white chocolate and plant-based milk like coconut or almond milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 6
Keywords: matcha, white hot chocolate, creamy, winter drink, cozy beverage, green velvet, easy recipe