Two scoops of matcha powder are placed in a sieve using a special scoop called a chashaku.
How to make matcha tea with powder.
Experiment with adding cafe grade matcha to yogurt shakes milk drinks and cocktails.
Sift 1 scoop of matcha powder into a small tea bowl and set it aside.
The traditional method of making matcha tea the one used in tea ceremonies involves a bamboo whisk called a chasen and a small pottery bowl called a chawan.
Place a sifter over a small tea bowl and measure out the matcha powder into it.
The matcha is sifted into the bowl to prevent lumps.
How to make matcha.
Place matcha into bowl.
Furthermore it contains 137 times more antioxidants as compared to regular tea.
Remove water from the bowl and dry the bowl completely.
To make extra thick matcha scoop 3 ladlefuls of high grade matcha powder into your strainer and sift.
It is stronger in taste and will hold up to sweeteners and other ingredients.
Basic steps to make matcha tea from powder.
Heat water to approximately 170f 77c.
That means drinking matcha allows you to enjoy the entire leaf and receive 100 of its nutrients.
A small amount.
Believe it or not one serving of matcha tea is equivalent to 10 cups of regular tea.
Pour hot water into the bowl and let it sit for around a minute or two.
The health benefits of matcha green tea.
Pour boiling water into a teacup about 2 ounces then add half of the water to your powder.
If you do not have a matcha scoop measure out 1 teaspoon 2 grams of matcha.
Do not go higher than 175f 80c.
Use a blender for mixing with things like yogurt and ice cream.