Matcha Scones with Green Tea Glaze

Discover these delicious matcha scones—soft in the centre, crisp on the edges, and finished with a sweet green tea glaze. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, they pair beautifully with tea or coffee. Their unique matcha flavour adds a refined twist to your cosy moments.

Ingredients for 8 scones:

• 240 g all-purpose flour
• 100 g caster sugar
• 1 tbsp matcha our organic ceremonial matcha
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 115 g unsalted butter, cold and diced
• 115 g double cream, cold
• 1 large egg, cold
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp double cream (for brushing)
• 3 tbsp cane sugar (for sprinkling)

For the glaze (optional):

• 50 g icing sugar
• ½ tsp matcha
• 4 tsp double cream

Method:

Step 1: Make the scones

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Rub in the butter: Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips, quickly work the butter into the flour until it looks sandy, with pea-sized bits of butter.
4. Mix the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the double cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Bring the dough together: Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Mix until you get a soft dough that’s slightly crumbly.

Step 2: Shape and bake

1. Shape a disc: On a lightly floured surface, gather the dough and shape it into a disc about 2.5 cm thick.
2. Cut the scones: Using a knife or bench scraper, cut the disc into 8 equal wedges (like a cake) and place them on the baking tray, leaving space between each one.
3. Brush and sprinkle: Brush the tops with a little cream and sprinkle with cane sugar.
4. Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until lightly golden on top. Let cool on the tray before transferring to a wire rack.

Step 3: Make the glaze

1. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, mix the icing sugar, matcha, and double cream until you get a thick but pourable glaze. Add a little more cream if needed to adjust the texture.
2. Decorate the scones: Using a piping bag or a spoon, drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones.

Tip:

For even better texture, chill the dough for 15 minutes before cutting. This helps the butter stay cold, giving you lighter, airier scones.

Nutritional note:

These scones provide fibre and antioxidants thanks to matcha, and they’re also rich in calcium and protein from the cream and butter.

When to enjoy them?

Perfect for a cosy breakfast or an afternoon snack. Serve with tea or coffee for a comforting moment.

Diet type:

Ideal for vegetarians. You can also use a plant-based cream for a dairy-free version.

Helpful links

• Discover our organic ceremonial matcha to make these matcha scones.
• Also try our Matcha Latte recipe for another green tea treat.
• Are you a professional? We’re also a matcha supplier for businesses