Whipped Honey Topping for Matcha

Ingredients
  • 2 cups honey
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin
  • ½ cup water
Equipment
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Airtight container for storage

Method

1. Bloom the gelatin
  1. Combine 1 tablespoon of gelatin with ½ cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Microwave until it turns liquid. This usually takes less than 1 minute, but microwaves vary, so keep a close eye on it. Overheating can ruin the gelatin.
  4. Stir well so everything is fully combined.
2. Start whipping the honey
  1. Pour all the honey into a large bowl.
  2. Whip with a hand mixer or stand mixer until it turns lighter
    yellow and looks well mixed.
3. Add the gelatin
  1. With the mixer still running, slowly pour in the gelatin mixture.
  2. Keep whipping until the honey turns white and fluffy.
4. Whip to your preferred texture
The longer you whip, the thicker it gets. We whip for around 5-8 minutes, 
and you can adjust the timing to suit the consistency you want.
5. Top your matcha
Spoon the whipped honey over your iced matcha latte and serve.

FAQs

Do I need a mixer?
Yes, a hand mixer or stand mixer is a must. The texture depends on whipping a lot of air in, and doing it by hand isn’t practical.

Why did my gelatin go lumpy or stringy?
It was probably overheated or added when too cold. Heat it just until liquid, then stir and add it while still warm.

Why isn’t my honey turning white?
Keep whipping. It turns from yellow to a pale, creamy white as it takes in air, which can take several minutes.

How do I serve it?
Spoon it on top of an iced matcha latte, such as our Golden Matcha Ratio latte, and let it melt into the drink as you sip.