Matcha Ice Cream
Best wine varietals
Moscato
Moscato's sweetness complements the creamy, slightly bitter matcha flavor.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's acidity balances the richness of the ice cream.
Gewürztraminer (Off-Dry)
Off-Dry Gewürztraminer pairs well with the earthy, grassy notes of matcha.
Junmai Sake
Junmai Sake's umami and subtle sweetness enhance matcha's unique taste.
Best cocktails with this
Martini glass • Medium • 5 min
fat/sweet/mint — echoes matcha's creaminess and complements vegetal bitterness with chocolate and mint
Old fashioned glass • Easy • 5 min
fat/sweet/bitter — creamy coffee contrasts and echoes matcha's bitter/umami, great dessert match
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
fat/sweet/bitter — White Russian–style cream + coffee heightens richness and complements matcha's bitterness
Coffee Mug • Easy • 5 min
fat/sweet/bitter — mocha + Baileys layers chocolate and coffee notes that play well with green tea ice cream
Cocktail glass • Medium • 10 min
fat/sweet/coffee — white chocolate and espresso play nicely with matcha's umami; rich dessert pairing
Coffee mug • Easy • 5 min
fat/coffee/sweet — creamy Irish cream + espresso balances matcha's grassy notes with warm roast
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
fat/sweet/bitter/acid — chocolate–orange adds bright citrus lift to cut richness and harmonize with matcha's bitterness
Coffee mug • Easy • 5 min
fat/nutty/coffee — almond (amaretto) and Irish cream highlight matcha's green tea/umami and add nuttiness
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles/spice — ginger beer and lime provide zing and acidity to balance creamy, vegetal matcha