Matcha is a type of green tea that is finely ground into a powder. It is a traditional Japanese tea that has been used in Japanese tea ceremonies for centuries. Matcha green tea has many health benefits and can be used to make tea, lattes, baked goods, and more.

Does matcha have caffeine?

Yes, matcha does contain caffeine. The amount of caffeine in matcha depends on the brand you use as the quality will vary. Some feel that drinking matcha has fewer effects from caffeine than drinking coffee. Matcha has natural calming properties that help ease the side effects of caffeine.

What does matcha taste like?

Matcha powder has a slightly sweet and bitter flavor. Overall, matcha has a unique and distinct taste that is something you may time to appreciate, similar to dark chocolate. Lower-quality matcha powder can have a more bitter flavor. This can also occur when matcha is used with very hot water.

What kind of matcha powder should you use?

I recommend looking for high-quality matcha powder to get the best-tasting results. Matcha powder should have a bright green color. Culinary grade matcha is more affordable and is typically used in baking. Ceremonial grade matcha is more expensive and is used for traditional tea ceremonies. I typically use the matcha powder from Navitas Organics as this is easy for me to find and has a good flavor. Other popular brands of matcha powder include Pique , The Republic of Tea , and Mighty Leaf Tea . If you are having trouble finding matcha powder near you, I recommend checking your local health foods store or you can find some good options online!

Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Matcha cookies with white chocolate chips on parchment paper.

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These matcha cookies with white chocolate chips are super chewy, have a unique matcha flavor and are topped with extra white chocolate chips! This is a no-chill recipe so these cookies can be baked right away and in your belly even faster.

Author: Marley Braunlich
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 12
Total Time: 30
Yield: 12-15 1x
Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1/2 cup salted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons matcha powder (culinary grade)
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (I used mini chips)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add an egg and some vanilla extract to the bowl, and continue to beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients, making sure the matcha powder is fully incorporated into the flour.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the mixing bowl, and beat until you have a sticky dough. Fold in the white chocolate chip cookies with a rubber spatula.
Use a small or medium-sized cookie scoop to portion out the dough into about 12 to 15 dough balls. Roll scooped cookie dough in between your palms to form a round ball. Gently press the tops of the cookie dough balls into extra white chocolate chips. Place 6 cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 2 inches between each one.
Bake the cookies on the center rack of your oven for about 12 minutes. The edges should look crisp, the white chocolate chips may start to look golden and the bottoms of the cookies may appear are lightly golden.
Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for at least 3 minutes before transferring them to a plate or cooling rack to cool completely.
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Notes

See the blog post for more baking tips and details on how to customize this recipe.

Find it online: https://bakedabundance.com/matcha-white-chocolate-chip-cookies/