Smoked Vanilla Matcha Chai

Published December 26, 2025

Trends Smoky teas, Vanilla spices, Matcha, Chai fusions, Roasted warms, Hot

Skill Level 4/5

Serve Hot

Ingredients

Smoked Vanilla Chai Base	200 ml
Brewed Chai Tea	160 ml
Vanilla Bean Paste	40 ml
Liquid Smoke	Dash
Maple Syrup	10 g
Hot Whisked Matcha (Made with Yūzen Matcha Powder)	40 ml
Garnish — Vanilla Bean Pod	1
Yūzen Matcha Powder	4 g
Hot Water (70–80°C)	30 g

Tools

To-Do List

For the hot whisked matcha (1 portion):

1. Sift 4g of matcha into your chawan

2. Add 10-15g of water to the chawan

3. Whisk and incorporate water until a clumpless, smooth paste (koicha) is formed

4. Add remaining water (Total Volume = 30g)

5. Whisk using the 30–20–10 method:

* 30 sec vigorous “M” or “W” motions, whisk touching the chawan

* 20 sec slow W motions, whisk between the chawan and matcha surface

* 10 sec gentle surface taps for microfoam

6. Tap the chawan firmly on a flat surface

For the drink:

1. Infuse and heat smoked vanilla chai base

2. Pour into mug

3. Layer hot whisked matcha

4. Garnish with vanilla bean pod(optional)