Recipes

Rose &
Cardamom Matcha

Matcha the way it would have been invented here. A crushed cardamom pod, a few drops of rose water, and suddenly your morning smells like your grandmother's kitchen.

Made withThe Usual Original

Time8 mins

DifficultyEasy

Makes1 serving

Ingredients

1½ tsp (4g) The Usual Original
¼ cup (60ml) warm water, never boiling
1 cardamom pod, lightly crushed
¼ tsp rose water
¾ cup (180ml) milk of choice
1 tsp honey, optional
Ice, if serving cold

Method

Infuse. Warm the milk with the crushed cardamom pod for 3 minutes, then remove the pod.
Dissolve. Whisk the matcha with the warm water until smooth.
Add the rose. Stir the rose water and honey into the infused milk — a few drops go a long way, so taste before you add more.
Combine. Pour over ice and layer the matcha on top, or serve warm in a cup.
Finish. Float a dried rose petal on top if you're showing off.