Japanese Matcha Green Tea
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One of the things that stands out about Japanese food and drink is the simplicity of it all.
Nowhere is this more prevalent than the humble cup of tea. No sugar, no milk, just delicious, healthy green tea and hot water.
Matcha is a type of Japanese green tea which has the leaf ground into a fine powder which is then mixed with hot water. This differs to normal tea where the leaves are only infused with the water, making matcha one of the healthiest, and most delicious types of tea available. It is also the tea of choice for the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, called sado, or chado in Japanese!

1 person 0 minutes 5 minutes spend

Ingredients

• Matcha Powdered Green Tea
• Chasen Matcha Whisk
• Water – 60ml

How to prepare

First things first, put the kettle on and grab yourself a mug or if you want more authenticity, try using a chawan, a traditional Japanese tea cup.
Once the kettle has boiled, wait for a minute or two so that the temperature of the water is approximately 80°C. If the water is too hot, your tea may become too bitter.
Add a small teaspoon of matcha powder to your cup and then fill with approximately 60ml of hot water.

Using a chasen, or matcha whisk, mix the powder in with the water so that no lumps remain in the tea. Mix for a minute until the tea has lots of small bubbles on the surface and appears slightly frothy.
Your tea is now ready so sit down, relax and enjoy your green tea, perhaps with a small Japanese sweet on the side!

Tips and information

- If you live in an area with hard water, try using a water filter to purify the water before you boil it. This will give you a cleaner tasting tea.
- Try adjusting the amount of water and matcha used until you find the right taste for you.