Preparing Matcha (Japanese Powdered Green Tea)
"Matcha, powdered green tea, is the centerpiece of the Japanese tea ceremony. However, it is enjoying a wide popularity at the moment because of its rich, intense flavor and its high concentration of antioxidants and vitamins. To prepare matcha in a traditional manner, one needs a tea bowl and a bamboo whisk (chasen). The bamboo whisk is an important part, as the fine bamboo strands help to dissolve the matcha into the water while creating a pleasant, light froth. A regular metal whisk is not fine enough to dissolve the matcha properly."
photo by Ingy1171
- Ready In:
- 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 2
- Serves:
-
1
ingredients
- 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder (per serving)
- 2 ounces boiling water (per serving)
directions
- Bring freshly drawn, cold water to a boil in a kettle.
- When water is at a gentle boil, remove from heat.
- Pour water into tea bowl to warm. At this point, you may soften the whisk in the water. When done, pour out the water.
- Wipe bowl with clean, dry cloth.
- Add 1 tsp (3g) of matcha to the bowl.
- Allow water to cool to approximately 120 - 140°F.
- Pour 2 oz. of water into the tea bowl.
- Whisk the matcha thoroughly and briskly in a back and forth motion until the powder is dissolved. This will take about 1-2 minutes.
- Before taking a drink, be sure to look at and appreciate the craftsmanship of the tea bowl you are using.
- Hold the bowl with one hand supporting it from below, and one hand holding the sides to turn it.
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Reviews
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very gentle and great to calm nerves of the day. ralph
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Ingy1171
Seattle, WA
I've just returned to the States after living in Japan for 2 years and am undergoing some major life changes.
It's great to be able to buy good coffee, licorice and tortillas again!
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Ratings:
I often give 4 or 5 star ratings, but I usually only try recipes that I know I'll like.
5 Stars - it was fantastic and I wouldn't change a thing.
4 stars - it's a very good recipe, will make again but changed it just a little.
3 stars - it was an okay recipe, but there were things I'd definitely change if I made it again.
2 stars - the recipe really didn't impress us much (by us I mean the hubby and myself)
1 star - there might have been something wrong with the recipe posting to begin with, because it was a complete failure (I haven't had any of these!)
