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A jar filled with matcha syrup placed on a marble board, with a wooden spoon filled with matcha powder next to it.
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5 from 2 votes

Matcha Syrup (Green Tea Syrup)

Matcha Syrup is a simple syrup made with just 3 ingredients- water, sugar, and matcha powder. It's delicious drizzled over cake or ice cream, in cocktails, and of course, in a matcha latte.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 30kcal
Author: Petra

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Jar for storing

Ingredients

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup hot water
  • 2 tablespoon matcha powder

Instructions

  • To a small saucepan, add the sugar and matcha powder. Using a whisk, mix until well combined. It's important that there are no lumps.
  • Add the hot water and whisk until the matcha is dissolved and there are no lumps. The sugar won't dissolve right away, and that's okay.
  • Heat the saucepan over medium-low heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the syrup thickens to your desired consistency. Remove from the heat and transfer to a jar. Let cool before storing.

Notes

  • Use high-quality matcha powder. If you don't already know, there are two main types of matcha powder- ceremonial grade matcha and culinary grade matcha. Ceremonial grade is made from the youngest tea leaves from the first harvest and is usually of higher quality. I love using it because the color is vibrant green and it doesn't taste as earthy but is rather bright and floral.
  • Use a whisk. Matcha green tea can clump together easily which is why traditionally bamboo whisks are used to dissolve the powder with water. Since this recipe is not traditional, you can use a regular whisk, but a fork or a spatula won't do the job.
  • Simmer on low heat. This syrup can burn easily, so make sure to simmer it on medium-low or low heat, and stir from time to time. Don't walk away from the stove!
  • Adjust the consistency if needed. The matcha syrup continues to thicken as it cools, so if you find out that it's too thick to your liking, you can thin it out by adding a splash or two of water. On the other hand, if it's too thin, you can simmer it for a few minutes more.
Storage
Let the matcha syrup cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a mason jar, cover it with a lid, and store at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated and is for 1 tablespoon of matcha syrup. The information shown should not be considered a substitute for personal nutritional advice.

Nutrition

Calories: 30kcal