Since matcha is in the form of a finely ground powder the way we make it is very different from the way to prepare loose leaf green teas.
How to make matcha tea.
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To make matcha tea begin by sifting 1 1 2 teaspoons of matcha into a small bowl.
Pour boiling water into a teacup about 2 ounces then add half of the water to your powder.
Pour water in a pan and bring it to a boil.
Ceramic bowl bamboo whisk bamboo scoop and ceremonial grade matcha japanese green tea powder.
You ll learn how to make the perfect bowl of frothy green goodness using the traditional tools found in matcha ceremony sets.
The sifted tea should be smooth and not clumpy.
Below are the main tea utensils and alternative suggestions you will need to make matcha.
Be sure to drink this type of matcha quickly.
Chawan tea bowl 茶碗.
Place matcha powder and warm cooked plain water into your bottle or shaker.
Once the tea is sifted slowly pour 2 oz 60 ml of hot water into a separate tea cup.
Close the bottle or shaker and shake vigorously for 2 minutes or so.
Whisk the tea for 15 seconds in a zigzag motion.
To make extra thick matcha scoop 3 ladlefuls of high grade matcha powder into your strainer and sift.
Hot matcha green tea.
Check out our easy step by step guide to making matcha.
To make matcha tea place matcha powder into a small bowl.
Pour into a teacup.
Allow the water to cool slightly before pouring in into the matcha.
Use a blender for mixing with things like yogurt and ice cream.
The matcha tea should be well combined there should be no sediments and it must be frothy.