🍡 Easy Japanese-Inspired Desserts You Can Make at Home
Japanese green tea isn’t just for sipping—it’s a versatile ingredient that adds depth, earthiness, and elegance to a range of desserts. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, incorporating matcha and other Japanese teas into your sweets is a simple way to bring a bit of zen to your kitchen.
Here are some of our favourite tea-infused treats that are both easy to make and irresistibly good.
🍵 1. Matcha Mochi
Soft, chewy, and delightfully green, matcha mochi is a modern twist on a centuries-old favourite. Made with glutinous rice flour, sugar, water, and a touch of matcha powder, this treat is naturally gluten-free and perfect with a cup of sencha or genmaicha.
Pro Tip: For extra flair, roll the finished mochi in kinako (roasted soy flour) or crushed pistachios.
🎂 2. Matcha Roll Cake
Light sponge cake wrapped around a creamy matcha filling—this is pure joy in every slice. It’s a classic Japanese dessert that’s elegant enough to impress guests but surprisingly easy to make.
Yamaguchien Pick: Use our Ceremonial Grade Matcha for vibrant colour and a rich umami flavour that truly shines.
🍫 3. Matcha White Chocolate Bark
Need something quick but fancy? Try matcha white chocolate bark. Melt white chocolate, stir in sifted matcha powder, pour onto a tray, and top with crushed nuts, dried fruit, or even edible rose petals.
Let it set, break into shards, and voilà—gorgeous matcha treats in under 30 minutes.
🍪 4. Hojicha Cookies
Want something a little different? Hojicha, a roasted green tea with nutty and caramel-like notes, makes a fantastic flavour addition to shortbread-style cookies. The aroma alone is enough to make you swoon.
Pair with a cup of hojicha for a double hit of toasty goodness.
🍦 5. DIY Matcha Ice Cream
Nothing beats homemade matcha ice cream—especially when it’s made with quality matcha and just the right balance of creaminess and sweetness. You can use an ice cream maker or a no-churn recipe using condensed milk.
Tea Pairing: Serve with a glass of cold-brewed sencha for a refreshing summer combo.
🍰 Ready to Get Baking?
Whether you’re making mochi from scratch or just whipping up a quick batch of cookies, Japanese teas like matcha, hojicha, and sencha open up a world of creative (and delicious) possibilities in the kitchen.
We’d love to see what you’re making! Tag us on Instagram @yamaguchien_australia and share your tea-inspired creations.
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