5 from 78 votes
Matcha Milk Jam/Green Tea Milk Spread
This Matcha Milk Jam is a creamy spread made by combining high-quality matcha green tea with milk, cream, sugar, and milk powder. The mixture is gently simmered and whisked until it thickens into a smooth, rich texture similar to custard. The balance of slight bitterness from the matcha and sweetness creates a unique spread suitable for toast, desserts, or incorporating into beverages.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
68 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Asian, Japanese, Korean
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon matcha green tea powder sifted, good quality
- ¼ C water hot, boiled
- 3 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk powder or cornstarch, dry
- ½ C milk or non-dairy alternative* (see note 3, whole
- ½ C heavy cream or canned coconut milk, at least 36% milkfat
Instructions
- Place sifted matcha powder into a heat-safe jar or bowl.
- Carefully add hot boiled water to the matcha.
- Stir in sugar and milk powder and mix until everything is completely dissolved.
- Heat whole milk and heavy cream in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat and while whisking, gradually pour matcha mixture over a sieve into the saucepan. If there are any lumps remaining in the sieve, add some of the milk from the saucepan over top of the sieve and push through with the back of a spoon.
- Whisk periodically until mixture has thickened and reduced by half, about 20 minutes over low-medium heat. It should be smooth and creamy.
- A way to tell if it's ready is when you scrape the mixture in the pot with a spoon or whisk, there should be a line that is visible, meaning it has thickened enough. If you scrape the pot and can't see a line, continue whisking over heat.
- Once it has thickened enough, remove from heat. Let cool.
- Pour into a jar and refrigerate. The spread will be a little more thicker once it has cooled.
- Best consumed in 1 week.
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Notes
- Adjust matcha quantity based on your preferred bitterness, as different brands and grades vary in strength.
- Cooking time may vary; use the scraping test to check for adequate thickness.
- If using thin non-dairy milks, additional cornstarch may be needed to achieve the proper consistency.
- This recipe yields approximately ½ cup (125ml) of matcha milk jam.
Nutrition Information
Calories
68kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Potassium
42mg
(1%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
256IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 256IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.