Matcha-Dusted Vanilla Bean Pour Over

A creamy pour-over coffee with smooth vanilla bean and a delicate matcha dusting

Love the combo of coffee and green tea? This Matcha-Dusted Vanilla Bean Pour Over brings together the best of both worlds. The smooth, rich pour-over coffee gets a sweet kick from real vanilla bean, while a light dusting of premium matcha adds a subtle earthiness and beautiful color.

This cafe-style drink is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using medium-roast beans and a pour-over method creates the perfect base for the vanilla-forward flavor. The matcha powder adds a gentle green tea note that perfectly balances the sweetness. It's great for slow mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This unique coffee creation combines classic pour-over technique with Japanese-inspired flavors. Here's why you'll love it:

Perfect balance of sweet vanilla and earthy matcha
Easy to customize the strength of coffee and matcha
Instagram-worthy presentation with the green matcha dust
Less sweet than typical cafe drinks

Matcha-Dusted Vanilla Bean Pour Over

A creamy pour-over coffee with smooth vanilla bean and a delicate matcha dusting

Pour Over Coffee, Matcha Coffee, Vanilla Bean Coffee, Japanese Coffee, Specialty Coffee

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Equipment

Pour-over dripper
Paper filter
Coffee grinder
Kettle
Fine mesh strainer
Small bowl for syrup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons medium-roast coffee beans, freshly ground
12 oz hot water (200°F/93°C)
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
1/4 teaspoon ceremonial grade matcha powder
2 oz hot water for vanilla bean syrup
1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

Combine scraped vanilla bean seeds, sugar, and 2 oz hot water. Stir until sugar dissolves to create vanilla syrup
Place paper filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
Add ground coffee to filter
Pour hot water over grounds in circular motion, starting from center
Let coffee brew completely (about 3-4 minutes)
Add vanilla bean syrup to brewed coffee
Using a fine mesh strainer, lightly dust the top with matcha powder

Pro Tips

Use freshly ground medium-roast beans for the best flavor
Sift the matcha powder before dusting to prevent clumps
Heat your water to 200°F (93°C) for optimal extraction
Use real vanilla bean for the most authentic flavor

Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 100mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 12g, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 1mg

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