Sea Salt Vanilla Matcha
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- Prep Time: 8 mins
- Chill Time: None
- Servings: 1 Drink
- Category: Drink/Refreshment
Why You'll Love This Matcha Recipe
- Sweet Meets Salty: A rich vanilla cream foam finished with a pinch of sea salt for that irresistible sweet-salty contrast.
- Café-Style at Home: Layered milk, matcha, and cream foam for a drink that looks and tastes like it came from a specialty café.
- Smooth & Balanced: Vanilla and sea salt round out matcha's natural umami beautifully.
- Quick & Simple: Ready in under 10 minutes with no special equipment beyond a whisk or frother.
Ingredients
Sea Salt Vanilla Matcha
- 5g matcha powder
- 80ml warm water
- Milk (your choice, dairy or plant-based)
- 60ml thickened cream
- Sweetener of choice, to taste
- Vanilla bean paste, to taste
- Pinch of sea salt, to finish
- Ice
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Directions
Step 1
Prepare the Matcha
- Sift 5g of matcha into a chawan (matcha bowl).
- Whisk with 80ml of warm water until smooth and frothy, with no clumps remaining. Set aside.
Step 2
Whip the Sea Salt Vanilla Cream
- In a separate container, add the thickened cream, a touch of sweetener, and vanilla bean paste.
- Use a frother stick or whisk to whip until slightly thickened into a soft, pourable foam. Set aside.
Step 3
Build the Base
- Fill a glass with ice. Add your milk.
- Pour the prepared matcha over the milk.
Step 4
Top & Finish
- Spoon or pour the vanilla cream foam over the top of the drink.
- Finish with a small pinch of sea salt sprinkled over the foam.
Pro Tips for the Best Sea Salt Vanilla Matcha
- Use warm, not boiling, water when whisking your matcha, this keeps the flavour smooth and prevents bitterness.
- Don't over-whip the cream – a soft, pourable foam sits more beautifully on top than a stiff, spoonable one.
- Go easy on the salt – a light pinch is enough to enhance the sweetness without overpowering it. You can always add a touch more to taste.
- Serve hot or iced – simply warm the milk for a cosy version, or keep it over ice for a refreshing one.
FAQs
1. Can I use a different tea base?
Yes, this same method works beautifully with hojicha for a lower-caffeine, roasted alternative, try our Sea Salt Vanilla Hojicha recipe.
2. Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes! Use your favourite plant-based milk and a whippable dairy-free cream alternative for the foam.
3. Can I serve this hot?
Absolutely. Simply warm your milk before combining, and prepare the matcha with warm water as usual. The cream foam and sea salt finish work just as well on a hot drink as an iced one.
4. What sweetener works best?
Maple syrup, honey, or simple syrup all work beautifully. Adjust the amount to your taste.
