How To Make Matcha The Easy Way

By Amanda Baird


Many people are not aware of the fact that matcha is a type of green tea specifically available in Asian countries especially Japan. The reason why it is referred as Japanese tea is because the major exporter and producer of this green tea is none other than Japan. If you consume it regularly you will be benefited with it in a healthy way. Its not difficult to learn how to make matcha tea but the process can differ from making other type of teas.

Unlike other green teas, it is a powdered tea which means you will be consuming whole tea leaf instead of just drinking the water extract of the leaf. You have the option to keep its consistency either thin or thick according to your personal preference and liking. The thick tea is known as Usucha and tea with thin consistency is called Koicha.

To avoid an awful tasting tea you should follow the brewing process in an accurate manner. There are certain steps that you need to follow to brew a perfect cup of matcha. Never use boiling hot water to brew it instead use warm hot water.

Firstly, boil water in a pan to extreme boiling temperature and then take it off the fire and wait for about two or three minutes then start the brewing process. You may need some hot water separately in another pan if you want to change the consistency of it.Once the water is boiled, pour it into a separate bowl. Don't let it cool down for long otherwise you will find it difficult to brew it in a perfect manner.

Depending on the desired consistency, add the tea powder in your cup. You can add 1/2 to 2 spoons of powder in a single cup. To obtain thick texture you should add 2 spoons otherwise 1/2 spoon is enough for a thin textured drink. For smoother texture, always use a tea strainer so that no granules are left within your cup.

While determining that the water is still truly hot, you should whisk your tea as fast as you can. The most ideal approach to prepare is that you take a modest amount of warm water and add the powder to make mixture and when its blended completely, you can include more warm water and blend it well.

Whisk it for sometime to get a thick and frothy consistency whereas on the other hand, you don't need to whisk for a long time if you are looking for a thinly textured drink. Always drink your beverage while its hot otherwise its taste would change it will not give you a refreshing feeling.

It can be said that the process of how to make matcha is quite simple. You can preserve the tea powder for a long time if you keep it in an air tight jar within a refrigerator. The antioxidants found in this tea are considered extremely beneficial for your body health so make it your habit of drinking at least one cup on a daily basis.




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