Imagine what a dream it would be to walk through the foodie spots of Tokyo, Osaka and other Japanese cities just to try some of the world-famous street foods. Yes, we do love the savory dishes, but the sweet picks deserve the spotlight too! Think red bean taiyaki, candied fruits, dango, fresh mochi, kakigori... Craving yet? Enter matcha red bean milk tea!
Matcha Red Bean Milk Tea with Dango Topping | Your Favorite Japanese Dessert Flavors in One Drink
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Recipe
Matcha Red Bean Milk Tea with Dango Topping | Your Favorite Japanese Dessert Flavors in One Drink
- 5 min
- 1 drink
- Sifter, bowl, matcha whisk, wide glass
Ingredients
Method
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Whisk the matcha. Sift the matcha powder into a bowl to remove any clumps. Add the hot (not boiling) water and whisk until fully incorporated.
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Add the red bean. Spread the sweet red bean paste evenly over the bottom of a wide glass.
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Add ice and milk. Add ice cubes and milk. Stir in simple syrup if you like it sweeter.
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Top it off. Pour in the matcha, top with the dango, and enjoy.
What does matcha red bean milk tea taste like?
Combining high quality matcha powder from Japan, ice cubes, red bean paste, and milk creates a harmonious fusion of tastes.
The matcha provides a distinct and refreshing green tea flavor, while the red bean paste adds a unique sweetness and textural contrast. The milk added to matcha red bean milk tea also helps create a creamy and comforting base, tying all the flavors together for a truly refreshing and addictive beverage.
Wondering if matcha red bean is sweet? The resulting taste is often not overwhelmingly sweet, and instead creates a balanced blend of earthy, nutty, sweet, and creamy notes, making matcha red bean milk tea a surely satisfying beverage any time of year.
You can also enjoy an extra boost of caffeine from the matcha in this drink without it giving you any caffeine jitters you may experience from coffee.
Read more about the differences between matcha vs. coffee here.
Making a matcha green tea red bean milk tea at home
Lucky for you, you can make these from the comforts of your home while you wait for that foodie adventure to come. And the best part? You can customize it as you wish, and put all your favorite flavors in one creation! This is why we know you're going to love this drink recipe by @honey_homecafe inspired by the str-eats of Japan. *wink* They concocted the ultimate Japanese dessert drink featuring red bean and dango with none other than the best base drink, matcha!
The bottom line | Taste Japan in the comfort of your home by making this matcha red bean latte!
If you can't go to Japan and enjoy the street food just yet, bring its flavors into your home with a homemade and healthy matcha red bean milk tea. Make this with your family and friends, it'll be a great drink to concoct together!
Matcha and red bean is a pretty common pair when it comes to Japanese dessert whether it be for ice cream parfaits, cake rolls, mochi, buns, etc. The strong umami notes in matcha complement the sweetness offered by the red bean paste, resulting in such complex, tasty flavors. The dango adds texture and fun in the drink!
