How To Make The Perfect Cup Of Matcha
This quick recipe teaches you how to make matcha the best way, hot or cold, and tastes great. Follow these instructions for the perfect cup of matcha.
Tools To Make Matcha Fast On-The-Go
In a hurry? Here are the essentials to make a quick cup of matcha:
- Matcha green tea powder. Try Shade ceremonial grade.
- An electric frother to mix the powder in water. Get a free frother when you subscribe to Shade.
- Heat 6oz water water to 180° F. You can either microwave the water for 30 seconds or use a kettle.
- A thermos or to-go cup.
- Your choice of milk or water.
Tools To Make Matcha The Traditional Way
Want to make matcha the traditional way? Here's what you'll need:
- Matcha green tea powder. Try Shade ceremonial grade.
- 1 oz teaspoon.
- Bamboo whisk
- Sifter
- Matcha mixing bowl
- Kettle. We recommend Fellow's Electric Tea Kettle.
- Teacup or tall glass
- Your choice of milk or water.
Step 1. Prepare everything you need
To enjoy the perfect cup of matcha, you'll need the right tools.
- Heat 6 oz water water to 180° F. You can either microwave the water for 30 seconds or use a kettle.
Step 2. Sift
Whether you plan to make a hot cup of matcha or a cold latte, you'll need to heat up some water and sift your matcha.
- Scoop 1/2 - 1 oz (~2g) of Shade matcha powder into your sifter above your whisking bowl.
- Using the spoon, spread the matcha through the sifter until the fine power falls into the whisking bowl.
- Pour 2 oz of 180° F water on top of your matcha powder in your bowl.
Step 3. Whisk
With your bamboo whisk, briskly whisking the matcha and water in a zig-zag pattern to create froth. Continue whisking until the matcha is thoroughly mixed into the water and no clumps remain. At this point, there should be a nice froth created on top.
Step 3. Serve
Matcha green tea is delicious hot or cold, just depends on your preference!
Hot Matcha Recipe
- Pour the mixture of hot water and matcha from the bowl into a teacup or thermos.
- Add 6 oz of your choice of milk or water.
Iced Matcha Late Recipe
- Fill your tall glass or thermos with ice
- Pour the mixture of hot water and matcha from the bowl
- Add 6 oz of your choice of milk or water.
Pro tip: Add 2 drops of vanilla extract, lavender, or blue spirulina for a boost of flavor.
