# Matcha Chocolate Truffles Chef Jen Yee Rolls Chocolate Truffles in Green Tea Powder By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-05-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-chocolate References: [foodrepublic](http://www.foodrepublic.com/2015/05/14/dessert-lessons-matcha-chocolate-truffles-recipe-y) Created by pastry chef Jen Yee, [Matcha](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-delights) Chocolate Truffles take the traditional chocolate truffle and adorn it with green tea powder. With a day bakery and restaurant in New York City, Jen Yee is one of the city's most recognized chefs. Yee is no stranger to stretching pastry boundaries and constantly puts unconventional twists on iconic pastry favorites. Her most recent creation -- Matcha Chocolate Truffles -- features a firm yet silky chocolate truffle covered with green tea powder. Matcha is high in antioxidants, it burns calories and detoxifies the body. These nutritional benefits make this dessert a healthy alternative to conventional truffles without any alteration to the taste. With matcha gaining increasing popularity in the food industry, Jen Yee has created yet another dish that proves why she is a widely respected chef. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Matcha Desserts:** There is an increasing demand for matcha-infused desserts, providing an opportunity for pastry chefs to explore new flavour combinations. - **Healthy Indulgence:** Creating desserts that not only taste good but also offer nutritional benefits presents an opportunity for chefs to tap into the increasingly health-conscious market. - **Unconventional Twists:** There's a need to cater to adventurous eaters, creating desserts with unique flavour combinations that challenge traditional recipes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pastry Chef Industry:** Pastry chefs can explore new flavour combinations by infusing matcha in traditional desserts. - **Health Food Industry:** Nutritious desserts are an increasingly growing market, presenting an opportunity for businesses to create healthy dessert alternatives. - **Culinary Industry:** There's a need for exploration of unconventional flavour combinations in order to create unique dishes and stand out in the crowded culinary industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Antioxidant-Packed Matcha Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-chocolate-bar.md) - [Energizing Matcha Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-delights.md) - [Rice-Infused Tea Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-chocolate.md) - [Matcha Affogato Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-affogato-recipe.md) - [Roasted Green Tea Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lecavalier-petrone.md) - [Fruitful Matcha Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-1.md) - [Intense Matcha Soft Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-soft-serve.md) - [Japanese-Style Matcha Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindt-tokyo-style-chocolate-matcha-strawberry.md) - [Pattern-Topped Matcha Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikuriya-matcha-drinks.md)