Matcha Milk
Description
Matcha Milk is a Japanese-Western fusion digestif that combines traditional Japanese matcha flavor with Western cocktail culture. The deep green of matcha liqueur and white of milk create a beautiful gradient that's visually appealing. The exquisite balance of matcha's characteristic bitterness and sweetness makes it perfect for post-meal relaxation time. The natural sweetness of honey softens the astringency of matcha, resulting in an elegant and refined taste.
Origin
Country of Origin: Japan （2000年代）
A modern Japanese cocktail born in the 2000s when Japanese bartenders experimented with incorporating traditional tea ceremony culture into cocktails. With the popularization of matcha liqueur, it became beloved in many bars and gained popularity among foreign tourists as a distinctly Japanese cocktail.
Birth Date Meaning
A person of dignity who is conscious of utilizing knowledge
The dignity that values deep knowledge and tradition of matcha, combined with the warmth of milk, expresses wisdom and compassion
Famous Quotes
- 'The heart contained in a cup of tea speaks more eloquently than a thousand words' - Tea Master
Trivia
- Matcha was introduced to Japan from China during the Heian period and became central to tea ceremony
- Matcha liqueur symbolizes the fusion of Japanese cocktail culture and traditional tea culture
- Matcha from Uji, Kyoto is globally renowned for its high quality
- The spirit of ichigo ichie (one time, one meeting) is important in tea ceremony
- Matcha contains theanine, an amino acid with relaxing effects
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Matcha Liqueur - 30 ml
- Milk - 70 ml
- Honey - 適量 ml
- Ice - 適量 個
- Matcha Powder - 適量 g
Instructions:
- Place ice in an old fashioned glass
- Pour matcha liqueur gently
- Slowly pour chilled milk along the ice
- Stir lightly with a bar spoon to combine
- Drizzle honey from the top to adjust sweetness
- Sprinkle matcha powder on the surface
- Stir gently to create a beautiful gradient