Looking for a light and refreshing summer dessert that’s plant-based, beautiful, and full of goodness? This homemade Matcha Jelly with Agar-Agar is a favourite here at Midori Matcha, and one I’ve personally tested and made at home using our Everyday Uji Matcha (Vitality).
It’s a gently sweet, cooling jelly that uses agar-agar, a natural seaweed-based setting agent, making it a perfect alternative to gelatin for vegan and gluten-free diets. With a smooth texture and the delicate, earthy flavour of ceremonial-grade matcha, it’s ideal for warm days or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort.
I served mine with a few fresh strawberries and edible flowers and it looked (and tasted) absolutely beautiful.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
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Vegan and gluten-free
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Light and cooling — perfect for summer
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Simple, quick, and minimal ingredients
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Made with ceremonial-grade Uji matcha
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Great for kids or elegant enough for a dinner party
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Easily customisable with fruits, syrups, or floral garnishes
Ingredients:
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2 cups (470 ml) water
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¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
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1½ teaspoons (3 g) agar-agar powder
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2 teaspoons (4 g) Midori Matcha Everyday Uji Matcha (Vitality)
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1 tablespoon (15 ml) hot water
Instructions:
1. Whisk the matcha
In a small bowl, sift and whisk the matcha with 1 tablespoon of hot (but not boiling) water until smooth and lump-free. Set aside.
2. Activate the agar
In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and the agar-agar powder. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring, then simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly to fully activate and dissolve the agar.
3. Sweeten
Stir in the sugar and continue to simmer for another minute until the sugar is fully dissolved.
4. Combine
Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately whisk in the matcha mixture until well combined and evenly coloured.
5. Set
Pour the mixture into moulds or a shallow dish. Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until set (usually 1–2 hours).
🍓 Serving Suggestions:
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Garnish with fresh strawberries, raspberries, or mango
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Add a few edible flowers for a delicate touch
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Drizzle with plant-based cream or serve with red bean paste for a Japanese-style dessert
🍵 Made With Our Everyday Uji Matcha
This recipe features our best-selling Everyday Uji Matcha (Vitality) a first-harvest matcha from Uji, Kyoto. It's a ceremonial/all-purpose matcha that’s perfect for both traditional tea and recipes like this one. Its smooth flavour and vibrant green colour make it ideal for culinary uses while staying true to matcha's refined taste and quality.
Whether you’re planning a picnic, afternoon tea, or simply looking for a healthy and unique dessert, this Matcha Jelly is a lovely way to enjoy matcha in a whole new form. It’s light, elegant, and just sweet enough.
Give it a try and tag us @midori.matcha.co on Instagram — we’d love to see your creations!
