RECIPES
Matcha Tea (Usucha)
Preparation Steps
Things you will need:
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1 tsp (2g) of Matcha Powder = Around 2 Chashaku scoops
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100ml of boiling water
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Chasen (Bamboo Whisk)
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Chashaku (Wooden Scoop)
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Chawan (Tea Bowl)
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A fine mesh Strainer/Sieve
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A Tea Cup
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Steps:
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Pour boiling water into a bowl.
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Gently whisk the tip of the Chasen to warm up.
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Pour away the water and dry the inside of the bowl with a clean cloth.
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Scoop 1 tsp (2 Chashaku scoops) of Matcha powder into a fine mesh strainer over a tea bowl.
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Sift the Matcha powder into the tea bowl.
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Pour 100ml of boiling water into a tea or measuring cup and let it cool down for 30 - 60secs to reach around 90°C.
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Gently add a small amount of water into the tea bowl.
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Blend them well.
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Pour the remaining hot water into the tea bowl and whisk in "M" or "W" pattern. (Usually 10-15secs, do not whisk too long as heat will be lost during whisking)
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Continue to whisk until Matcha has a thick froth with tiny bubbles on the surface.
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Finally, use the Chasen to draw a circle and remove it from the center of the tea bowl.
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Enjoy!
Matcha Latte Preparation Steps
Things you will need:
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1 tsp (2g) of Culinary Matcha Powder = Around 2 Chashaku scoops
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1 tsp of sugar (optional)
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60ml of hot water
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180ml of milk
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Chasen (Bamboo Whisk)
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Chashaku (Wooden Scoop)
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Chawan (Tea Bowl)
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A fine mesh Strainer/Sieve
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A Tea Cup
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Electric Frother / Handheld frother (if no frother, just heat up the milk until small bubbles are formed and pour it directly onto the frothed matcha)
Steps:
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Pour boiling water into a bowl.
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Gently whisk the tip of the Chasen to warm up.
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Pour away the water and dry the inside of the bowl with a clean cloth.
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Scoop 1 tsp (2 Chashaku scoops) of Culinary matcha powder into a fine mesh strainer over a tea bowl.
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Sift the Matcha powder into the tea bowl.
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Pour 60ml of hot water onto the powder and whisk in “M” or “W” pattern until frothy. (Usually 10-15secs, do not whisk too long as heat will be lost during whisking)
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Pour the matcha into the tea cup.
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Add 180ml of milk into an electric frother and start to froth. You can also use a handheld frother and froth the milk in a separate cup.
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You can add 1 tsp of sugar or to taste. (Optional)
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Slowly pour the frothed milk into the tea cup.
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Dust some green tea powder onto the matcha latte.
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Enjoy!