Perfect Matcha Tea Recipe

Name: Perfect Matcha Tea Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon matcha powder; 2 ounces water (hot, just below boiling)

Master the art of brewing Matcha Tea with this easy guide, ensuring a perfect, frothy cup every time for a rejuvenating experience.

Jasmine Ito

Kenji|June 24, 2024

A bowl of matcha tea with a swirl of milk on top is placed on a white napkin, accompanied by a bamboo whisk and a tea scoop—truly the perfect matcha recipe.

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A bowl of green matcha tea, embodying the perfect matcha, is placed on a square plate. A bamboo whisk and chopsticks are positioned beside the bowl, ready to complete this serene matcha tea experience.

Perfect Matcha Tea Recipe

Jasmine Ito

A strong, finely ground green tea powder whisked into hot water, offering a rich, slightly bitter taste with a vibrant green color, perfect for a morning boost.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 7

Meal Type Beverages

Cuisine Japanese

Servings

Calories 12 kcal

Difficulty Easy

Ingredient Cost $1

Shopping Cost$15

Equipment

Matcha bowl (chawan)
Matcha whisk (chasen)
Sifter

Ingredients

1 teaspoon matcha powder
2 ounces water hot, just below boiling

Instructions

Sift the matcha powder into the matcha bowl to remove any clumps.
1 teaspoon matcha powder
Add hot water to the bowl.
2 ounces water
Use a matcha whisk to whisk the tea in a zigzag motion until it becomes frothy.
Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Use high-quality matcha powder for the best flavor.
Adjust the amount of matcha and water based on personal preference for strength.

Nutrition

Calories: 12kcalProtein: 2gSodium: 3mgVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Green Tea, Japanese Beverage, Matcha Tea, Morning Ritual

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

Shopping Costs: Cost of Recipe with Brand New Ingredient Purchases

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For Kenji, starting the day with a cup of Matcha Tea is a ritual that fuels his creative endeavors. As a graphic designer in Tokyo, he appreciates the vibrant green hue and the rich, slightly bitter taste of this finely ground tea. Whisking matcha powder into hot water not only provides a morning boost but also offers a moment of mindfulness before diving into the world of design and color.

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