Matcha recipes

From simple drinks to sophisticated desserts, freshly-ground matcha’s umami sweetness adds depth and dimension.

Matcha recipes

Two pieces nanaimo bars with layers of crunch, dark chocolate and bright green matcha.

Matcha nanaimo bar

Decadent layers of texture, chocolate and matcha make for a perfect morsel for a cup of tea or coffee.

Matcha nanaimo bar

Decadent layers of texture, chocolate and matcha make for a perfect morsel for a cup of tea or coffee.

A box of brightly-colored matcha alfajores. An Argentinian-inspired recipe by SingleThread.

Matcha alfajores

With matcha ganache and a matcha sable dough, this Argentinian-inspired cookie is a wonderful expression of matcha’s potential.

Matcha alfajores

With matcha ganache and a matcha sable dough, this Argentinian-inspired cookie is a wonderful expression of matcha’s potential.

Three fluffy pieces of bright green SingleThread cheesecake, sitting on a cake platter.

Matcha Japanese cheesecake

The smooth umami of freshly-ground matcha matches the light creaminess of a Japanese-style cheesecake.

Matcha Japanese cheesecake

The smooth umami of freshly-ground matcha matches the light creaminess of a Japanese-style cheesecake.

Two triangular, spongy green matcha steam cakes, facing each other on a wooden board.

Matcha steam cakes

A delectable steam cake that carries the flavors of matcha wonderfully.

Matcha steam cakes

A delectable steam cake that carries the flavors of matcha wonderfully.

A generous serving of matcha sabayon is dolloped over a bowl of citrus fruits, by SingleThread.

Matcha sabayon

An aerated matcha custard, made using a French technique through a SingleThread lens. 

Matcha sabayon

An aerated matcha custard, made using a French technique through a SingleThread lens. 

A bowl of bright green shaved ice, garnished with edible flowers and fruit.

Matcha granita

An energetic umami boost to an icy Italian breakfast treat.

Matcha granita

An energetic umami boost to an icy Italian breakfast treat.

SingleThread recipe collection

SingleThread is a Sonoma County restaurant-farm-inn, where the master chef borrows from Japanese culinary styles and aesthetics.

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SingleThread’s internationally-renowned Chef Kyle Connaughton collaborated with Cuzen to deliver original recipes using freshly-ground matcha.

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