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    Home - Drinks - Milkshake Recipes

    Published: Aug 4, 2014 · Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Matcha Green Tea Milkshake

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    A lightly floral and grassy matcha green tea milkshake, perfect for keeping cool this summer. Use a high quality matcha for the best results!

    This matcha green tea milkshake is lightly floral and grassy. It is the perfect way to cool down and indulge during those long summer days

     

    So it was super quiet last week. I was just so consumed with gabbing away with a few other bloggers and figuring out a couple of new programs to join and some new tech stuff that went way over my head that I kept forgetting to get photos edited and ready to post. I'm terrible, I know. To make up for it, I am sharing one of my faaaaaaavorite summer treats EVAH!

    Matcha Green Tea Milkshake!!!!!

    I am a little obsessed with green tea everything. When I hear anything has green tea in it, I automatically go for it. There is this smoothie/frozen yogurt place near me that is known for having the best drinks and the line in the summer stretches out forever. They have about 40 different flavors from salted caramel apple pie to mango passion fruit.

    I've been there about 15 times already this year and countless times last year and you know what I get? Their green tea smoothie. Ever. Single. Time. Sure I am curious about their Liquid Luck smoothie (yes, it's totally named after Felix Felicis), but I mean, come on... it's a green tea smoothie. And it's the best darn green tea smoothie ever.

    I also make green tea scones at least twice a month. When I was living in London, I would travel 45 minutes on the bus just to get these super cute puff pastries filled with this really delicious green tea goo in it. (To this day, I still don't know what that goo was made out of, but it was good.)

    A mouthwatering grassy and floral matcha green tea milkshake. A wonderful way to cool down and relax this summer.

     

    So, when I am at home and I crave something cold and creamy I go to my usual matcha green tea milkshake. This thing is so simple to make and doesn't have a ton of complicated flavors involved, but It Is GOOD. I know because I am drinking some right now. For breakfast.

    The recipe isn't really much of a recipe since it is pretty customizable according to what you like. For instance, I like my milkshake very green tea-y (yes, that's a thing now) and thick. So I use three very large scoops of ice cream and two teaspoons of matcha with 1 ½ teaspoons honey. If you like yours thick, but sweet, I recommend three scoops with 2 or even 3 teaspoons of honey. If you prefer a more subtle green tea taste, I recommend still using 1 ½ teaspoons of matcha when you use 3 scoops of ice cream.

    Where do you get matcha? Most Asian food markets will have some, but I buy mine online. I made the mistake of buying ceremony grade matcha once which was incredibly expensive and way too subtle in flavor for this milkshake. Go for something that is light in color and culinary or latte grade. If all else fails, HomeGoods usually has some nice matcha on stock.

    I used my favorite vanilla ice cream (minus the cinnamon and peach crumble) that I adapted from Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream. If you haven't bought it yet, I don't know what you are waiting for. This is the best ice cream book ever. Once you use this method of ice cream, you will never go back. I promise. Obviously, I think it is totally okay to use store-bought ice cream. I love store-bought ice cream. Ben & Jerry's and Breyer's rule my life! It's just I already had some homemade vanilla ice cream handy.

    A tasty and irresistible matcha green tea milkshake. I love to chill out with one of these (with extra whipped cream obvs) on a hot summer day

     

    Okay, I'll stop talking so you can make yourself a matcha green tea milkshake...

    Some quick reminders:

    1. Use good quality matcha powder
    2. Blend until smooth and creamy. Start blending on low, then slowly raise the speed
    3. The better the ice cream, the better the shake.

    Matcha Green Tea Milkshake!!

    A tasty and irresistible matcha green tea milkshake. I love to chill out with one of these (with extra whipped cream obvs) on a hot summer day

    Matcha Green Tea Milkshakes

    Amanda Powell
    A grassy and floral matcha green tea milkshake with a fun bright green flavor. This will be your new favorite way to drink matcha during the summer!
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    Prep Time 4 mins
    Total Time 4 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon matcha powder plus extra for dusting*
    • ¾ cup milk I use coconut, but any milk works
    • 1 - 2 heaping teaspoons honey
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
    • whipped cream optional

    Instructions
     

    • Blend the matcha powder, milk, honey and vanilla together in a blender.
    • Add the ice cream and blend until smooth.
    • Top with whipped cream and a dusting of matcha powder.

    Notes

    *The quality of the matcha will determine the end quality of the milkshake. I highly recommend using a high grade matcha, but not ceremonial grade which would be too expensive for a milkshake
    Tried this recipe?Tag me on Instagram! @acookienameddesire #acookienameddesire

     

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    1. Sarah | Broma Bakery says

      August 23, 2016 at 12:53 pm

      Gorggggg my dear

      Reply
    2. Savanna @ Gluten Free Vegan Pantry says

      April 02, 2015 at 2:25 pm

      Yum! I love matcha and adding it to my smoothie is a personal favourite! I never thought of adding in some ice cream to take it to the next level, though - fantastic idea! I'm going to have to give this a try 😉

      Reply
    3. Chris @ Celebrations At Home says

      April 02, 2015 at 11:26 am

      Oh this sounds delicious and gets me in the mood for warmer weather!

      Reply
    4. Katie @ Butterlust says

      August 05, 2014 at 11:39 pm

      soooo confession. I've had green tea but never matcha. I'm not even sure of the difference, but I love the earthy green color of this milkshake! I also haven't given in and tried Jeni's style ice cream yet, I'm stuck in my custard-style ice cream ways!! Though I may have a little something in the works! You've inspired me, today!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        August 06, 2014 at 9:18 am

        Matcha is just powdered green tea. It is usually higher in quality than the kind you steep and has a more distinct green tea flavor. If you like the taste of green tea, you'll love using matcha! Oh my gosh, once you try her method for ice cream, you will never go back (and you will have more eggs for other recipes!)

        Reply
    5. amanda @ fake ginger says

      August 05, 2014 at 4:33 pm

      I am with you on green tea! I want green tea everything! And I definitely want this milkshake!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        August 05, 2014 at 4:45 pm

        I've had this milkshake two days in a row already. I am always working on a lightened up version because pretty soon my waistline is going to hate me!

        Reply
    6. msihua says

      August 05, 2014 at 7:12 am

      Matcha is just such a versatile flavour. I love it! Great pictures 🙂

      Reply

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