Matcha Desserts – Profitable Japanese-Inspired Sweets for Cafés

Matcha desserts are modern, elegant, and highly profitable. Matcha powder gives a unique green color and a premium image, making these desserts very popular in cafés and bakeries.

Why Matcha Desserts Sell Very Well

• Strong visual appeal (green color)
• High perceived value
• Low usage quantity of matcha powder
• Easy to combine with classic recipes
• Popular with young customers

Bakery-Style Matcha Cookies Recipe

Ingredients (15 cookies)

• 200 g all-purpose flour
• 120 g butter (soft)
• 100 g sugar
• 1 egg
• 10 g matcha powder
• 5 g baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• White chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation Method

1. Cream butter and sugar until smooth.
2. Add egg and mix well.
3. Mix flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add dry ingredients gently.
5. Fold in white chocolate chips if used.
6. Shape equal cookie balls.
7. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 12–15 minutes.
8. Cool completely before selling.

Professional Tips

• Use culinary-grade matcha for cost control
• Do not overbake to keep cookies soft
• Uniform size improves pricing and presentation

💰 Cost & Profit (By Numbers)

Batch cost (15 cookies):

• Butter: $2.00
• Sugar + egg: $0.70
• Flour + baking powder: $0.80
• Matcha powder: $1.20
• Extras: $0.30

Total cost: ≈ $5.00

Cost per cookie: ≈ $0.33

Selling price:

• Per cookie: $2.00 – $3.00

🔥 Net profit per cookie: $1.67 – $2.67

FAQ

Are matcha desserts profitable?

Yes. Matcha desserts have high perceived value and strong margins.

Can matcha cookies be made in advance?

Yes. They keep well for 2–3 days in airtight packaging.

Is matcha expensive?

Only small quantities are used, so cost remains controlled.

خلاصة

Matcha desserts combine premium image, simple production, and excellent profit. They are perfect for cafés, bakeries, and home businesses.