Fostering a sense of calm focus and agile, sustained energy, authentic matcha tea also boasts an unrivaled flavor and vivid color. Matcha, a type of powdered green tea popular in Japan, has a unique blend of vegetal, bitter and malty flavors.

While most Americans are obsessed with flavors, thanks to Starbucks, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and other coffeehouse chains, the numerous alternations have actually acquainted you with its true natural flavor. The blend of sugar-laced matcha powder, steamed milk and several other ingredients definitely makes a trendy matcha latte but leaves the authentic matcha far behind.

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There is something ceremonial about making matcha green tea! It is a little more than making simple green tea, a little more complicated than just dipping a tea bag into hot boiling water. It requires patience to whisk it into a thick, frothy brew.

matcha green tea

While the traditional method of preparing matcha requires a bamboo whisk with superfine tines, you can also hack the process with a normal whisk or a hand blender.

So, here is how you can make matcha green tea like a pro in just 4 simple steps!

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Matcha Green Tea

Things you’ll need:

things need for matcha green tea

  • Matcha green tea – 1 teaspoon
  • Hot water – 1 cup
  • Whisk

Step 1. Sift 1 teaspoon of matcha tea into a bowl

Sift 1 teaspoon of matcha in a bowl

  • Using a small sifter, sift 1 teaspoon of matcha green tea into a bowl.

Step 2. Add a bit of water and whisk thoroughly

add water and whisk

  • Add a small quantity (about 3 tablespoons) of hot water to the green tea powder.
  • Whisk it vigorously for 2 minutes or until all the lumps are dissolved and the mixture becomes smooth.

Step 3. Add more water and whisk again

add more water and whisk again

  • Add the remaining water slowly at intervals and keep whisking.
  • Whisk thoroughly for 3 to 4 minutes, so that the tea is well infused in the water and it produces a foamy texture on the top.

Step 4. Pour into a cup and enjoy

pour into cup and enjoy matcha tea

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  • Pour the tea into a cup and enjoy while it is still hot.
  • You can also drizzle a small amount of honey into your tea to give it a slightly sweeter taste.

You can drink 1 to 2 servings of matcha green tea every day.

matcha tea

Tips

  • Do not skip the sifting step for matcha tea, lest you may end up with tea full of clumps. Sifting breaks up the clumps, leading to a creamier and frothier matcha.
  • To retain the hot temperature of your matcha tea, you can warm the ceramic or glass bowl in the microwave or oven before preparing it.
  • If you find the taste bitter, you can make it a little sweeter and creamier by adding 1 tablespoon of honey, brown-rice syrup or any other sweetener of your choice.
  • Do not overheat the water or use too much matcha powder. This can result in a bitter tasting tea.

Summary of How to Make Matcha Green Tea:

how to make matcha green tea

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