On this page, we’d like to show you how to prepare Japanese Matcha in 3 steps!
We often receive questions, such as:
Can you show me step by step to prepare a cup of Matcha?
What is the good temperature of hot water?
What is the Japanese authentic way to make a delicious cup of Matcha?
Hope you will find these helpful!
How to prepare Japanese Matcha in 3 steps!
Step1: Warm tea bowl and bamboo whisk
Warm the tea bowl with hot water.
Soak and lift the bamboo whisk a couple of times.
Discard the hot water.
-Tips!-
You can use any type of tea bowl. There are many styles of Matcha tea bowls in Japan, and you can also use your favorite one. Cafe au lait bowl or even a regular mug cup works fine!
Why do you want to warm your tea bowl and bamboo whisk at the beginning? It is because the matcha powder dissolves well with hot water in a warm bowl. It also helps keeping the tea bowl warm when you serve it for your guest or yourself. Temperature matters. It helps preventing the bamboo whisk from breaking as well.
Step2: Scoop a teaspoon of Matcha powder and put it into the bowl
Discard the hot water.
It is recommended to use a tea strainer to avoid clumps.
Matcha powder is placed evenly in the bowl.
-Tips!-
How big the teaspoon should be? Usually, 1.5~2g per serving. You can use more or less, if you would like stronger or weaker flavor.
Do you have tea strainer at home? When you open a can or bag of Matcha powder, you may often find some clumps. Those clumps are formed because of static electricity, and nothing wrong with the quality. However, it is recommended to remove those clumps so that you can enjoy the smooth taste of the Matcha.
Step3: Pour hot water and whisk
Pour hot water and whisk until the tea dissolves well!
-Tips!-
Please careful not to use boiling water! It is recommended to use 70~80°C / 158~176°F of hot water to prepare Matcha. If you’d use boiling water, nearly 100°C / 212°F, you would find it too bitter and not tasty.
What if you don’t have a bamboo whisk? No worry! You can stir with a fork or egg beater, or even a juicer mixer or food blender. Don’t be afraid to be creative to enjoy a nice cup of Matcha!
Ready to enjoy!
Matcha goes good with Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets).
After these 3 steps, now you are ready to enjoy your cup of Matcha!
You can drink it hot or cold, with milk or sweetener, however you like. Find your favorite recipes and let us know how you will like it!
