Matcha Nama Caramel — A Melt-in-Your-Mouth Tea Sweet

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This is Keko from the online team.

A small bite to accompany your tea—
one that melts gently the moment it touches your tongue, releasing the soft aroma of matcha.

Wouldn’t it be lovely to have such a quiet indulgence?

Today, we introduce “Matcha Nama Caramel,” where the gentle bitterness of matcha meets the richness of milk.


The deep aroma of fresh cream and butter blends beautifully with the layered flavor of matcha, creating a satisfying treat in just one small piece.

Cut into bite-sized cubes and chilled, they are perfect for serving with tea, as well as a small gift to share.

The charm of this sweet lies in its smooth texture and the lingering notes of matcha.


Ingredients (makes about 20 pieces, 2cm cubes)

Heavy cream (35% fat or higher): 100 ml
Granulated sugar: 80 g
Honey (or glucose syrup): 20 g
Unsalted butter: 20 g
Matcha (Matcha Premium): 1.5 tsp (about 3 g)
Water: 20 ml


Instructions

1. Preparation
Line a tray with parchment paper.
Dissolve the matcha with a small portion of the cream to make a smooth paste.

2. Make the caramel
In a saucepan, combine sugar, honey, and water.
Heat over medium heat until dissolved, then increase heat slightly.
Swirl the pan gently and cook until it reaches a light caramel color.

3. Add cream and matcha
Reduce heat and slowly add the warmed cream.
Then add the matcha paste and stir.
Cook for about 5–7 minutes until the mixture thickens.

4. Finish
Remove from heat and add butter.
Stir until melted and glossy.
Pour into the prepared tray and smooth the surface.

5. Chill and cut
Let it cool, then refrigerate for 2–3 hours.
Once firm, remove from the tray and cut into cubes using a warmed knife.


Tips

Dissolve matcha in cream first to avoid lumps
Be careful not to overcook, or it may become too firm
Warm the knife before cutting for clean edges
Store in the refrigerator, especially in humid conditions

Variations

Dust lightly with powdered sugar or matcha
Add a little white chocolate for extra creaminess
Mix in chopped nuts for added texture

Though small, each piece gently melts in your mouth,
leaving behind the soft aroma of matcha.

A quiet moment of indulgence, perfect for your tea time.
We hope you enjoy making and savoring this matcha nama caramel at home.

Matcha collection

Matcha Premium
100g Bag 

Authentic Uji Matcha Premium 100g Bag - High-Quality Green Tea Powder by Nakamura Tokichi Honten

Matcha Starter
100g Bag ×2

Nakamura Tokichi Honten Uji Kyoto Matcha Starter 100g 2 bags

Matcha Fuji-no-Shiro
30g Can

Nakamura Tokichi Honten Uji Kyoto Matcha Fuji-no-Shiro
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