Ritual

Matcha is simpler than it seems. You need water, a bowl and five quiet minutes.

Five steps to a bowl

  1. 1

    Warm the bowl

    Pour in hot water, hold for a minute, empty it and wipe it dry.

  2. 2

    Sift the matcha

    Two grams, about two chashaku scoops. No lumps means a smoother foam.

  3. 3

    Add water

    70 ml at 75 °C. Boiling water makes the taste bitter.

  4. 4

    Whisk

    Zigzag from the wrist for 20 seconds. The tines should not scratch the bottom.

  5. 5

    Drink right away

    The foam does not last. Sit down, take a breath and finish it in a few sips.

Recipes

Usucha: the classic with water

Time: 3 minutes

You will need

  • 2 g Ceremonial matcha
  • 70 ml water at 75 °C

Method

  1. Sift the matcha into a warmed bowl.
  2. Add the water and whisk in a zigzag until foamy.
  3. Drink right away.

Iced latte

Time: 5 minutes

You will need

  • 3 g Daily or Latte matcha
  • 50 ml water at 75 °C
  • 200 ml cold milk
  • Ice, syrup to taste

Method

  1. Whisk the matcha with the water until foamy.
  2. Fill a glass with ice and milk.
  3. Pour the matcha slowly over the top.

Hot latte

Time: 5 minutes

You will need

  • 2 g Latte matcha
  • 40 ml water at 75 °C
  • 200 ml milk
  • Honey to taste

Method

  1. Whisk the matcha with the water in a cup.
  2. Heat and froth the milk to 65 °C.
  3. Pour in the milk and add honey.