🌟 Usucha: Light & Frothy 🌟
1. Sift 2g (1 tsp) of matcha into a chawan (matcha bowl).
2. Pour 65g (2.3oz) of hot water (175°F) into the bowl.
3. Whisk using a chasen (Japanese whisk) in a "W" motion until the matcha is smooth with a fine foam.
🍃 Koicha: Rich & Creamy 🍃
1. Sift 4g of matcha into a chawan (matcha bowl).
2. Add 35g (1.23oz) of hot water (175°F) to the bowl.
3. Whisk gently using a chasen (Japanese whisk) in a "W" motion to achieve a paint-like consistency. (No foam should be present)
❄️ Iced Tea / Iced Latte: Cool & Refreshing ❄️
1. Sift 2g (1 tsp) of matcha into a chawan (matcha bowl).
2. Pour 3-4 oz of cold filtered water into the bowl.
3. Whisk using a chasen (Japanese whisk) in a "W" motion until the matcha is smooth and well-blended.
4. Pour over ice water for iced tea, or iced milk for an iced latte.
🔥 Hot Tea / Hot Latte: Warm & Inviting 🔥
1. Sift 1 tsp (2g) of matcha into a chawan (matcha bowl).
2. Pour 3-4 oz of hot water (175°F) into the bowl.
3. Whisk using a chasen (Japanese whisk) in a "W" motion until the matcha is smooth and well-blended.
4. Top with additional hot water for hot tea, or steamed milk for a hot latte.
Enjoy these delightful tea recipes and immerse yourself in the world of tea cultivars!