How to Make Dessert Tea with Toffee Apple Matcha
By Loose Leaf Tea Blends | Bird & Blend Tea Co. | Published: 2026-10-29
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to brew a cozy, sweet dessert matcha drink using Toffee Apple Matcha from Bird & Blend Tea Co. This step-by-step guide turns your matcha into a hot, spiced treat perfect for autumn.
Quick Answer
To make a dessert tea with Toffee Apple Matcha, whisk the matcha powder with hot water until smooth, then top with steamed milk and a drizzle of caramel for a sweet, spiced latte that tastes like autumn in a cup.
Why Toffee Apple Matcha Works as a Dessert Drink
Toffee Apple Matcha blends rooibos and high-quality Japanese matcha with sweet sticky toffee and juicy crisp apple flavors. The natural sweetness and gentle spice make it an ideal base for a dessert-style latte without needing extra sugar.
Because it already contains caffeine from the matcha, this drink works as an afternoon pick-me-up that still feels indulgent. The rooibos adds a smooth, slightly nutty undertone that pairs well with milk or plant-based alternatives.
How to Make a Toffee Apple Matcha Dessert Latte
- Step 1: Measure Your Matcha: Scoop 1 teaspoon (about 2g) of Toffee Apple Matcha powder into a small bowl or matcha bowl. Use a matcha spoon or regular teaspoon for consistent portions. Too much matcha can make the drink bitter; stick to 1 teaspoon for a balanced dessert flavor.
- Step 2: Add Hot Water and Whisk: Pour 2 tablespoons of hot water (not boiling, around 175°F or 80°C) over the matcha. Whisk in a zigzag motion with a bamboo whisk or small frother until the powder is fully dissolved and no lumps remain. Boiling water can scorch the matcha and ruin the delicate apple and toffee notes. Let boiled water cool for a minute before using.
- Step 3: Steam or Froth Your Milk: Heat 1 cup of milk (dairy or plant-based) until hot but not boiling. Froth using a steam wand, handheld frother, or by shaking in a jar with a tight lid. Aim for a creamy microfoam. Oat milk froths especially well and complements the toffee flavor. Avoid skim milk, which produces thin foam.
- Step 4: Combine and Sweeten (Optional): Pour the frothed milk over the whisked matcha. Stir gently to combine. If you want extra sweetness, add a drizzle of caramel or a teaspoon of maple syrup. Top with a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg. The matcha is already sweet from the toffee and apple, so taste before adding extra sweetener. A light dusting of spice adds aroma without extra sugar.
Product Used in This Recipe
- Toffee Apple Matcha: This matcha pouch contains 30g of matcha, approx 30 cups, and combines rooibos with high quality Japanese matcha, sweet sticky toffee, and juicy crisp autumn apples. Each pouch gives you about 30 servings, so you can make multiple dessert lattes without running out quickly. The rooibos base also means it steeps smoothly without bitterness.
Toffee Apple Matcha
