Hello, we hope that your day is already amazing, but if it is not then try making matcha! Today we will explain to you the whole process of making matcha and all the equipment that you need. Brewing matcha might seem complicated and tiring, however it is not true. All it takes is patience and a good guide;)

Pst: Remember, that at the start of your journey you can replace some of the fancy equipment with basic kitchen aids from your kitchen. We recommend you to start from the section about how to make matcha and then check what equipment you need. It will make everything easier and more comprehensive. Enjoy!

What do I need?

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• matcha bowl (chawan (茶碗))

• Bamboo whisk (chasen)

• Bamboo scoop (chashaku)

• whisk stand (chasen-tate (茶筅立て)) *optional

• Fine sieve

• measuring cups 80ml, 30ml *optional

• cooking thermometer

• milk frother (for matcha latte)

• matcha (ceremonial would be best)

• 2 cubes of ice

• milk (I use oat milk)

• agave syrup *optional

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How to make matcha?

Before getting to work acknowledge that it will take you 10-15 minutes (at least for the first time)

Preparation

1. Boil some water, pour it into a mug and soak a chasen. Hot water will make it more flexible. Before using this water for matcha make sure that it is between 70 ℃ and 80 ℃.

2. Soak your matcha bowl in hot water as well. It will provide heat from escaping for some time.

3. Sieve two big scoops of matcha through a sieve

4. Make a koicha. Add 5-10 ml of cold water, while whisking. You should obtain a dense paste. The denser, the better.

5. Add 45 ml of water (70℃-80℃). Whisk in W or M motion quickly for about 20 seconds. Remember to whisk smoothly, which means slowing down rather than suddenly stopping.

6. Pour 120 ml of milk into a glass and froth it until it becomes smooth. Add cubes of ice and optionally agave syrup. Here you could add also some other flavoured syrup f.e. strawberry syrup.

*If you want to prepare a warm matcha latte use hot milk.

7. Pour matcha into a glass. Now matcha is ready. Enjoy the ritual!

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