Matcha recipes

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

Cuzen matcha crepe cakes layered with matcha whipped cream by SingleThread.

Matcha mille-feuille crepe cake

A layered matcha crepe cake, delicately sweetened with cream and freshly-ground matcha.

Matcha mille-feuille crepe cake

A layered matcha crepe cake, delicately sweetened with cream and freshly-ground matcha.

A bright green shot of matcha is drizzled over a scoop of vanilla ice cream with almond praline crumbled over the top.

Matcha and almond milk affogato

The complex bitters of strong matcha artfully set against cold creamy sweetness.

Matcha and almond milk affogato

The complex bitters of strong matcha artfully set against cold creamy sweetness.

A vivid strawberry matcha latte beautifully displayed in a tiered glass, by SingleThread.

Strawberry matcha latte

Sweet, fragrant strawberry is set boldly against grassy matcha in this colorfully festive latte.

Strawberry matcha latte

Sweet, fragrant strawberry is set boldly against grassy matcha in this colorfully festive latte.

Two triangle onigiri made with matcha, peas, and tencha goma shio, nestled on a wooden plate.

Matcha and English pea onigiri

A Japanese rice ball showcasing the delicate flavors of matcha, spring peas and tencha goma shio.

Matcha and English pea onigiri

A Japanese rice ball showcasing the delicate flavors of matcha, spring peas and tencha goma shio.

A matcha-bright, frothy smoothie, garnished with a pretty red flower.

Matcha breakfast smoothie

A dynamic start for the day, packed with nutrients and flavor.

Matcha breakfast smoothie

A dynamic start for the day, packed with nutrients and flavor.

A glass of bright green, sparkling yuzu matcha topped with cream and sprinkled with matcha powder.

Yuzu matcha sour

Umami-rich matcha, sharp yuzu and fresh basil, topped with cream.

Yuzu matcha sour

Umami-rich matcha, sharp yuzu and fresh basil, topped with cream.

A vivid green, cold soup decked with white flowers, asparagus heads and a dollop of yogurt.

Matcha gazpacho

A chilled soup highlighting the herbaceous flavor of matcha with peppers and cucumbers.

Matcha gazpacho

A chilled soup highlighting the herbaceous flavor of matcha with peppers and cucumbers.

A plate of spring vegetables, matcha mayonnaise and tencha goma shio.

Vegetable crudité with matcha mayonnaise & tenc...

A classic egg emulsion with a crunchy kick of flavor to accent your favorite spring veggies.

Vegetable crudité with matcha mayonnaise & tenc...

A classic egg emulsion with a crunchy kick of flavor to accent your favorite spring veggies.

A festive bright jade-colored mocktail in a small glass sitting in a saucer full of colorful stones.

Paloma-matcha mocktail

A fun take on the popular Mexican tequila and grapefruit mixer.

Paloma-matcha mocktail

A fun take on the popular Mexican tequila and grapefruit mixer.

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.

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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