How to make or prepare matcha green tea

Traditional way (Using a bowl)

Ingredients

• Tea bowl
• Bamboo whisk
• Measuring ladle
• Strainer
• Matcha powder ( 1 to 2 teaspoon)
• Water (1 cup or 8 ounces)

Directions

• Take the powder in the strainer
• Shake it well to ensure it is free of clumps and then sift it into the bowl
• Take hot water in a cup and after it has cooled to 180 – 190 °C pour it into the bowl having the matcha powder. Do not add the green tea to the boiling water as its grassy taste will get more intense.
• Whisk the mixture in a circular, zigzag motion for about 10 to 15 seconds till your tea has attained a bright, green color.
• You can pour it in a teacup or directly drink it from the bowl.
• Add honey or any sweetener since it has a grass-like taste.
• To get an aromatic flavor, you can even add pieces of chopped or ground ginger for a matcha ginger tea.

Matcha in a cup

Ingredients

• Water
• Spoon
• Cup
• Matcha powder

Directions

• Heat the water
• Add a few drops of it to the powder to make a paste
• Add more water for a thick concoction
• Your matcha is ready to drink

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