The Matcha preparation - simple & (almost) without accessories

Whether prepared in a shaker or in a relaxed tea ceremony: the preparation of Matcha can be learned very quickly. We explain it to you step by step.

WHEN THINGS NEED TO MOVE (REALLY) FAST:

You can mix real matcha without a matcha broom or matcha bowl - Here are a few ways to make matcha tea quickly:

• fine matcha powder can be mixed briefly in a shaker with some lukewarm water or milk - this produces an acceptable foam and is super fast

• instead of matcha broom and matcha bowl you can also use a small whisk and a cereal bowl - you won't get any foam, but the matcha is well blended and absolutely drinkable

• cold water works great for a cold Matcha or Iced Matcha Latte - so theoretically you don't even need a kettle

IF YOU WANT IT TO BE BEAUTIFUL:

1. A good matcha is a basic requirement for a good taste. After all, only matcha and water goes into the bowl. Our Matcha N°2 is particularly well suited for beginners, because it is particularly mild-sweetish and the matcha powder is ultra finely ground. This facilitates the frothing of the matcha enormously.

2. A deep matcha bowl (chawan/茶碗) works best. If you don't have a matcha bowl on hand, a cereal bowl, dip bowl, or something similar will also work.

3. A match broom (Chasen/茶筅) makes it easy for you to get a nice lather.

4. For dosing, a fancy matcha spoon (Chashaku/茶杓) is ideal - but of course a teaspoon works as well.

Tip: Our matcha sets include everything you need for the preparation.

WATER COOKER

If you can set the temperature on your kettle, 70-80°C has proven successful. Otherwise, you can also boil the water and let it cool for 10 minutes with the lid open. If you want to speed up the cooling process, it helps to pour the water into another bowl. With each decanting, the water cools down by approx. 10°C.

PREPARATION

If you have a match whisk at hand, you should place it briefly in hot water for 20-30 seconds before use to soften the bristles. The most practical way is to place the match whisk in the matcha bowl and add hot water. After 20-30 seconds, tip the water away and wipe the bowl dry again. This way you preheat the matcha bowl and your matcha stays warm a little longer.

DOSAGE

For one serving, you should add 1-2 matcha spoons or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon matcha to the matcha bowl. Depending on taste, you can of course take more. The taste will then of course be more intense.

PREPARATION

Now you can finally get started. Add about 100ml of hot water to the matcha powder in the bowl. Now you can mix the matcha in W-shaped movements and beat until foamy. While doing this, try to keep your wrist loose - the better the foam will turn out. If you don't get the matcha foam right at the beginning, that's no problem. The matcha still tastes good and with a little practice it will get better and better.

CLEANING & CARE

Simply rinse the matcha whisk and matcha spoon as well as the matcha bowl with warm water and let them dry well before putting them away. Please do not use any cleaning agents.

WANT TO TRY IT OUT FOR YOURSELF?

Then choose your Matcha & accessories in our store. Do you have further questions about the Matcha preparation or do not really get on? Then simply contact us!