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Last Updated on April 6, 2026 by Tiffany
Let’s make this simple but absolutely delicious matcha affogato at home! I’ve had this dessert at a restaurant before for quite a hefty price, and it is so easy and decadent to make in your own kitchen!
Typically made with a shot of espresso, this matcha affogato is earthy, creamy, and perfectly sweet.
You can either choose to eat the ice cream immediately with a spoon, or allow it to melt for a nice, cold matcha latte! However you decide to eat this matcha affogato, you’re sure to love it if you love matcha as much as I do.
In a more un-traditional way, you can use banana ice cream to have a banana pudding matcha latte feel. This recipe is so easy and flexible and easily catered towards your wants.
What is an Affogato?
Affogato is a simple, yet incredibly mouthwatering, dessert consisting of two ingredients: ice cream and espresso. It is typically made by pouring a hot espresso shot over creamy vanilla ice cream. It’s a straightforward yet highly enjoyable dessert made for coffee lovers.
Matcha affogato is created the exact same way as the regular version, but using a shot of matcha instead of coffee.
What You’ll Need
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Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder
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High quality vanilla ice cream
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Chasen (matcha whisk)
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Chawan (matcha bowl)
How to make Matcha Affogato
Step One:
Soak your chasen (whisk) in hot water for at least 2 minutes. This will help to soften the bristles so that they don’t break easily.
Step Two:
Measure out one teaspoon of a high quality matcha and put it into your chawan (matcha bowl). Once your whisk has soaked for long enough, pour in 1/2 of the warm water you have (not boiling) into the bowl.
Step Three:
Start to stir in a circle rotation to get all the clumps out. A nice thick paste should have formed by now.
Now, pour in the rest of the water and start to whisk in an M motion for about 45 seconds. Pour in another 1/2 tablespoon if your matcha shot is too thick for your liking. The matcha shot will be ready once there is a small micro foam at the top layer.
Step Four:
Scoop the ice cream into your favorite glass. Slowly pour the matcha shot into the ice cream and enjoy immediately!
Notes for making Matcha Affogato
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Use a high quality, creamy matcha powder! I have tried using a more bitter culinary grade matcha during this recipe and it made the over all taste a but too bitter for me.
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Use your best and favorite ice cream. I mean, this recipe is two ingredients after all!
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Easy Matcha Affogato
Equipment
- Chasen
- Chawan
Ingredients
- 2-3 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
- 1 Teaspoon Ceremonial Grade Matcha
- 1.5 Tablespoons Warm Water never boiling!
Instructions
- Soak your chasen (whisk) in hot water for at least 2 minutes. This will help to soften the bristles so that they don't break easily.
- Measure out one teaspoon of a high quality matcha and put it into your chawan (matcha bowl). Once your whisk has soaked for long enough, pour in 1/2 of the warm water you have (not boiling) into the bowl.
- Start to stir in a circle rotation to get all the clumps out. A nice thick paste should have formed by now. Now, pour in the rest of the water and start to whisk in an M motion for about 45 seconds. Pour in another 1/2 tablespoon if your matcha shot is too thick for your liking. The matcha shot will be ready once there is a small micro foam at the top layer
- Scoop the ice cream into your favorite glass. Slowly pour the matcha shot into the ice cream and enjoy immediately!
