🍦 Green Tea Ice Cream (Matcha Aisu)
A Simple Japanese Treat You Can Make at Home
When it comes to iconic Japanese flavours, matcha—a vibrant green tea powder—is beloved for its rich, earthy notes and unique umami profile. One of the most delicious (and easiest!) ways to enjoy matcha is in the form of green tea ice cream.
Cool, creamy, and incredibly refreshing, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser—and yes, you can make it at home with just a few ingredients and no fancy equipment.
🍵 Why Use Matcha?
Unlike steeped tea, matcha powder is whisked or blended directly into recipes, making it perfect for drinks, baking, and desserts. When combined with ice cream, it adds not just flavour, but a striking green hue and a hint of sophistication.
At Yamaguchien Australia, we offer cooking-grade matcha harvested from our family-run farm in Fukuoka, Japan—perfect for recipes like this one!
🍨 Easy Green Tea Ice Cream Recipe
Yield: 2 Litres
Prep Time: ~5 hours (mostly freezing time)
Skill Level: Super simple
📝 Ingredients:
2 litres of vanilla ice cream (store-bought or homemade)
25g of matcha powder (sifted for smoothness)
⏲️ Instructions:
1. Let it soften: Remove the vanilla ice cream from the freezer and leave it at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until soft enough to stir.
2. Mix it in: Sift 25g of matcha powder over the softened ice cream. Stir thoroughly to combine until the colour is even and smooth.
3. Refreeze: Return the matcha ice cream mixture to the freezer and chill for approximately 4 hours, or until firm.
4. Serve and enjoy! Scoop into bowls or cones for a refreshing Japanese-inspired treat.
💡 Pro Tip: Love a stronger matcha flavour? Add more matcha powder to taste!
🍧 Serving Suggestions:
◎ Top with sweet red bean (azuki), mochi, or matcha syrup
◎ Sandwich between cookies for a DIY ice cream sandwich
◎ Serve alongside matcha brownies or a slice of roll cake
🛒 Get the Right Matcha for the Job
For desserts, we recommend our Cooking Grade Matcha, perfect for blending into ice cream, cakes, and smoothies.
Final Scoop 🍃
This no-churn green tea ice cream is a quick and delightful way to bring Japanese flavour into your home. Whether it’s for a dinner party or a weekend indulgence, it’s sure to impress—and takes minimal effort.
From our tea fields in Fukuoka to your kitchen — happy scooping!