PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Discover a fresh way to work with the unmistakable flavor of green tea with Valrhona Matcha Inspiration Couverture (1 lb). Crafted with carefully selected, premium-quality Japanese matcha, this innovative couverture captures matcha’s naturally vivid green color and complex aromatic character. Its flavor unfolds with pronounced vegetal and pleasantly bitter notes, followed by roasted nuances and a distinctive umami depth for a balanced, sophisticated finish. The result is an expressive ingredient that allows matcha to take center stage in refined pastry and confectionery creations.

By combining matcha with cocoa butter, Valrhona gives this unique creation the smooth texture and workability associated with a traditional couverture. Matcha Inspiration can be melted, tempered, molded, coated, or incorporated into recipes, opening up creative possibilities for bonbons, bars, ganaches, mousses, crémeux, whipped ganaches, entremets, decorations, and more. Its brilliant color and distinctive flavor are achieved without artificial colors or flavors, helping chefs create visually striking desserts while preserving the authentic character of matcha.

Part of Valrhona’s innovative Inspiration range, Matcha Inspiration offers pastry professionals a convenient, versatile way to introduce authentic matcha flavor into applications traditionally made with chocolate couverture. Pair it with citrus, berries, sesame, coconut, vanilla, tropical fruit, or white chocolate flavors to create beautifully layered desserts with contemporary appeal.

KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Made with Premium Japanese Matcha: Carefully selected matcha delivers an intense, authentic green tea flavor with naturally vibrant color.
• Complex, Sophisticated Flavor Profile: Combines vegetal and bitter notes with roasted nuances and savory umami depth for a distinctly refined taste.
• True Couverture Texture & Workability: The addition of cocoa butter provides the smooth melting, tempering, molding, and coating properties pastry professionals expect from couverture.
• Naturally Vibrant Color & Flavor: Contains no artificial colors or flavors, allowing the natural character of matcha to shine through in every application.
• Versatile for Modern Pastry & Confectionery: Ideal for ganaches, mousses, crémeux, whipped ganaches, molded pieces, bars, coatings, decorations, entremets, and other creative pastry applications.

Pack size: 1 lb 

Composition: 35% Cocoa Butter

Pairing Suggestions: Strawberry, Red Bean Paste, Rice Pudding, Black Sesame, Soy Powder, Gianduja

Ingredients: Sugar, cocoa butter 35%, green tea 8.1%, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin)

Dietary Notes: May contain soy, almonds, wheat, hazelnuts, pecans, gluten, pistachios Milk (Made in a facility that uses milk).

Looking for inspiration? Check out Valrhona's Matcha, Raspberry and Black Sesame Tart

Product of France.

SHIPPING

Cool Weather: Temperatures below 70F - Orders ship Monday through Friday.

Warm Weather: Temperatures above 70F - Chocolate and perishables ship Monday through Wednesday for USPS Priority and UPS 2-Day Air, or Monday thru Thursday for UPS Next Day Air. Ground shipping should NOT be used during warm weather.

The Pastry Depot is not responsible for product(s) melting if UPS Next Day Air is NOT selected. With all shipping methods, someone must be present to receive the package and bring it inside immediately. See our Warm Weather Shipping Policy.