If you are not familiar with matcha, it is a Japanese green tea powder made from finely powdered dried tea leaves. '
It has a slightly bitter, vegetal taste and a vibrant green color that results from its high chlorophyll levels.
It has been the cornerstone of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies for centuries, but it recently became popular in the US
because of its health benefits.
ingredients
bamboo whisk
small bowl
fine mesh strainer
1/4 teaspoon matcha
2 ounces hot water
6 ounces additional hot water or steamed milk
sweetener of choice
steps
Sift the matcha into a mug or small bowl to get rid of any lumps. Matcha clumps very easily, so I always
recommend sifting it before you add any water. Otherwise, it will be difficult to get the tea to disperse evenly in the liquid,
and your drink will be lumpy.
Pour in the 2 ounces of the hot water.
Using a matcha whisk or small regular whisk, whisk briskly from side to side in a zig zag motion
until the matcha is fully dispersed and there is a foamy layer on top. If you whisk in a circular motion,
your tea will not foam.
Add the remaining 6 ounces hot water or steamed milk and whisk again until foamy.
Sweeten to taste with maple syrup, honey, or your preferred sweetener, if desired.
Traditional matcha green tea is made with just green tea powder and water,
but you can also easily make a latte by finishing your drink with steamed milk. I love to make
mine with almond milk, coconut milk, or homemade oat milk. Whisk again until foamy, sweeten to taste, and enjoy!
Donofrio, Jeanine. “Matcha 101 - What It Is and How to Use It.” Love and Lemons, 10 June 2024, hyperlink
