The Creamy Addition That Sweetens Your Matcha With Ease

From pastry-worthy compound butter to brownies, matcha can spruce up many different recipes with its earthy, complex flavor profile. But when is it matcha's turn for a little jazzing up? Although there are dozens of ways to elevate the taste of a plain cup of matcha, one of the easiest ways is to introduce coffee creamer. That's right, coffee creamer isn't just reserved for brightening up your morning cup of joe, it brings the same creamy sweetness to a teacup full of matcha.

Matcha is typically made by sifting matcha powder through a sieve to prevent clumping before whisking it with hot water until it achieves a smooth and frothy consistency. Many tea drinkers will simply pour additional water into the silky matcha for warm and cozy sipping, but adding coffee creamer transforms it into a creamy, luscious, and latte-inspired beverage with a sweetness that complements its vegetal top notes. With a fuller body and more well-rounded taste than a plain cup of matcha, the coffee creamer completely transforms the drinking experience with little work. You can splash some into hot matcha on a winter day or pour the mixture over ice for a more summery beverage.

Between umami notes, citrus overtones, and delicately sweet undercurrents, matcha powders tend to differ in taste depending on grade or preparation style. Similarly, there are endless flavors of coffee creamer available on the market, which means your options for combining the two are virtually endless. Whether it's a bold, savory matcha paired with a rich pistachio creamer or a slightly bitter matcha sweetened with vanilla creamer, there's a combination for anyone.

Coffee creamer-infused matcha is perfect for drinking in the morning, afternoon, or evening (minding its caffeine content, of course). But that's just scratching the surface. If you think outside of the box, there are other ways to use this creamy, sweetened matcha beyond just Sunday sipping.

Soak oats in the creamer-infused beverage for a breakfast of unforgettable matcha almond overnight oats. The final result is a thick, creamy, and luxurious on-the-go morning meal with sweet and earthy accents that can be dressed up with fresh strawberries, slivered almonds, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. You can also use a dash of matcha with coffee creamer to add richness to a berry smoothie for a more satiating, creamy, and earthy fruit-filled drink.

Don't be afraid to get creative. Replace some liquid in recipes like pancakes, waffles, and cinnamon rolls with extra creamy matcha for an ultra-plush texture and an added boost of complex sweetness. Dare we suggest making matcha ice cream for a one-of-a-kind umami-rich dessert or a thick matcha and coffee creamer pudding for a spoonable indulgence? Next time you're tired of the humdrum tea routine, enjoy the full-bodied elegance and versatility of matcha with coffee creamer.