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    Home » Recipes » Matcha

    Matcha Affogato

    Published: Mar 10, 2021 Modified: Mar 10, 2021 by Candice

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    Green ice cream float.
    Green ice cream float.

    Warm, bright green traditional matcha ever so slightly melts the cold ice cream with this matcha affogato afternoon pick-me-up. Get ready for a matcha float that's less than 10 minutes away from your enjoyment!

    Green ice cream float.
    TABLE OF CONTENTS hide
    1 Why this Recipe Works
    2 Ice Cream Flavor Suggestions
    3 How to Make this Recipe
    4 Matcha Affogato FAQs
    5 More Fancy Matcha Drinks
    6 Matcha Affogato

    Why this Recipe Works

    If you love matcha, love ice cream, love ice cream floats, and need an afternoon pick-me-up, this one is for you.

    Using warm instead of hot matcha keeps the ice cream firm but ever-so-slightly melts the ice cream so it lasts until the very last bite.

    Using unsweetened matcha powder lets the ice cream serve as the perfect sweetener.

    Ice Cream Flavor Suggestions

    Use your favorite vanilla ice cream, my vanilla date ice cream, hojicha gelato, or double up with some matcha ice cream! My current favorite is vanilla date, but if I'm out, I'll grab my favorite vanilla.

    • Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream
    • London Fog Gelato Ice Cream
    • Vanilla Date Ice Cream (No Sugar Added)
    • Hojicha Gelato

    How to Make this Recipe

    Start by making traditional matcha: Add 1 teaspoon of culinary grade matcha powder to a bowl. Add a couple of tablespoons of warm or hot water and whisk to remove clumps. Add a cup more of water and whisk until frothy.

    Whisked green tea in a bowl.

    Add two scoops of ice cream to a glass or bowl. Top with the warm matcha and enjoy! You can watch some food porn moments of this matcha recipe on TikTok & Instagram.

    Matcha Affogato FAQs

    What is affogato?

    This tea affogato is a spin on an Italian coffee-based dessert. It usually has a scoop of vanilla covered by a shot of hot espresso. This is the tea version of the classic. Both high in caffeine, and both delicious.

    Which kind of matcha should I use for this matcha float?

    For this tea affogato, use culinary grade matcha. It is great for lattes, this affogato, and other desserts.

    Matcha with ice cream in a cup.

    More Fancy Matcha Drinks

    I usually prefer a matcha afternoon treat over happy hour, and here are some of my favorites:

    • Dalgona Matcha Latte
    • Matcha Rose Latte
    • Mint Matcha Latte
    • Matcha Mint Julep - A Green Tea Cocktail

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    A 7-part email series from matcha basics to dinner-party recipes to help you take your matcha game to the next level in one week.

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    Green ice cream float.
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    Matcha Affogato

    Warm, bright green traditional matcha ever so slightly melts the cold ice cream with this matcha affogato afternoon pick-me-up. Get ready for a matcha float that's less than 10 minutes away from your enjoyment!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American, Japanese
    Diet: Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegetarian
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 285kcal
    Author: Candice

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz water hot, not boiling
    • 1 teaspoon matcha powder culinary grade
    • 2 scoops ice cream
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Add 1 teaspoon of culinary grade matcha powder to a bowl. Add a couple of tablespoons of warm or hot water and whisk to remove clumps. Add a cup more of water and whisk until frothy.
    • Add your ice cream to a glass or bowl. Pour the matcha over the ice cream and serve!

    Notes

    For this tea affogato, use culinary grade matcha. It is great for lattes, this affogato, and other desserts.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 756IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you try this recipe?Mention @ProportionalPlate or tag #ProportionalPlate on Instagram! I'd love to see what you're making!

    This post was originally published in June of 2019 but was republished with new photos, step by step instructions, FAQs, and tips in March of 2021.

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