Japanese Matcha Dessert
- Serves
- 8
- Prep
- 45 min plus chilling
- Cook
- 15 min
- Difficulty
- Advanced
History & Origin
Matcha is finely milled shade-grown green tea central to Japanese tea practice. Contemporary Japanese cafés and patisseries pair its bitterness with Western-style sponge, cream and sweet azuki beans; this compact layer cake follows that modern Japanese confectionery tradition.