Description

Matcha is a high-grade green tea ground into a powder form that has a vibrant color, rich in antioxidants.

Best suggested for drinking.

Reasonably high-quality grade in terms of color, smell, taste, and texture.

How To Make Matcha

PREPARING MATCHA

Matcha is prepared differently from a typical brewed tea and is very easy to make if you have the right tools.

Step 1:  Bring 100 mg (about 1/3 cup) filtered or spring water to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2:  Place 1/2 teaspoon of matcha powder in a small bowl. Add a splash of the hot water and mix with a bamboo whisk to form a smooth paste.

Step 3:  Add the remaining water to the bowl and stir with the bamboo whisk, flicking the whisk back and forth, until matcha is incorporated and you get a thin frothy foam on top.

Step 4:  Sip, savor, and enjoy.

TIPS

• If you don’t have a bamboo whisk, use a spoon or small wire whisk—you just won’t get much of the frothy texture traditionally prepared matcha is known for.
• Don’t be tempted to pour boiling water over matcha; you will scorch the ground tea powder and it will become bitter and astringent.
• Use 1/4 cup water for a thicker matcha or 1/2 cup water for a thinner version.
• Replace water with your favorite milk (regular, coconut, almond, soy) for a latte.
• Pour the just-prepared matcha over a glass full of ice for an iced tea version.

Making Matcha Latte