It's perfect for those who are adverse to coffee or are just looking to try something new beyond simply drinking matcha.
Matcha is a form of green tea powder made from finely ground green tea leaves.
Affogato means “drowned” in Italian – so it loosely translates to ice cream being “drowned” (e.g., covered) in espresso (which is used in a traditional affogato), or this case, matcha.
Does matcha have caffeine?
Yes, it has about 30 - 60 mg of caffeine per serving, which is less than coffee but more than plain green tea.
Is matcha vegan?
Yes, matcha is naturally vegan.
You should eat it with a spoon until the ice cream is all melted, at which point you should drink the remaining ice cream / matcha mixture.
Matcha can be found in some specialty grocery stores or home stores, but you’ll find the widest range ordering online.
Some of my favorite brands include: Tenzo, Rocky’s Matcha, Jade Leaf, and while I haven’t tried it, I’ve heard Ippodo is great.