Vanilla Jelly Matcha
Vanilla lovers… this one’s for you.
Creamy iced matcha meets soft vanilla jelly cubes for a drink that’s smooth, refreshing, and just a little playful with every sip. 🍮🍵
A dreamy matcha moment with a sweet vanilla twist.
🌿 You’ll Need
For the vanilla jelly:
- 3 vanilla tea bags
- 70 ml boiling water
- Extra boiling water, to make 150 ml in total
- 15 g sugar
- 6 g agar agar
For the matcha:
- Vanilla jelly cubes
- Ice cubes
- Milk of choice
- Freshly whisked ceremonial matcha @matchaunion
- Optional: vanilla matcha for extra vanilla-matcha flavor
✨ Method
1️⃣ Steep the tea
Steep the vanilla tea bags in 70 ml boiling water for 20 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
2️⃣ Make the tea base
Add more boiling water until you have 150 ml of vanilla tea in total.
3️⃣ Sweeten it
Stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.
4️⃣ Add the agar agar
Add the agar agar and whisk well until combined.
5️⃣ Let it set
Pour the mixture into a container and let it set completely.
6️⃣ Cut into cubes
Once firm, cut the vanilla jelly into small cubes.
7️⃣ Build the drink
Fill a glass with vanilla jelly cubes, ice, and your milk of choice.
8️⃣ Top with matcha
Pour freshly whisked matcha over the top, then enjoy.
☁️ Optional Tips
- Let the jelly set fully before cutting for cleaner cubes
- Cut the jelly smaller so it’s easier to sip with the drink
- Use vanilla matcha for a stronger vanilla flavor
- Add more milk for a creamier drink
- Serve immediately for the prettiest layered look
Creamy, cooling, and filled with soft vanilla jelly cubes — this Iced Matcha with Vanilla Jelly is a fun little drink that makes every sip feel extra dreamy. 💚🍮🍵✨
