Matcha powder is a unique Japanese tea that is commonly used to make matcha drinks.
Here is how to brew matcha powder:
1: Preparing Tools and Ingredients
Prepare a clean tea bowl and tea brush (chasen).
Prepare the right amount of matcha powder, 1-2 grams at a time is generally recommended.
2: Preheating the tea bowl and tea brush
Before use, rinse the tea bowl and tea brush with warm water and dry with a dry cloth to maintain the temperature and cleanliness of the tea broth.
3: Brewing Steps
Pour an appropriate amount of matcha powder into the tea bowl.
Add warm water around 80°C to the tea bowl, typically 1-2 scoops of matcha powder to 60-80ml of water.
Using a tea brush, quickly stir the matcha powder into the water until the tea broth becomes fine and frothy, with a uniform colour.
Whip the tea broth
Using a tea brush, quickly stir the matcha powder into the water, in a "W" or "M" shape, until a fine foam forms on the surface of the tea broth.
4: Tasting
The result is a richly coloured matcha soup with a strong matcha aroma and smooth texture.
Adjust the ratio of matcha powder to water and the whisking time according to your taste to achieve the desired taste and consistency.
5: Other Uses
Matcha powder can also be used to make matcha lattes, matcha ice cream and other delicious beverages and desserts, according to different uses and taste needs to mix.