4 Easy Ways to Make Matcha Tea

Matcha has become famous for the unique sense of calm and focused alertness it provides, and for its health properties: high-antioxidant levels, chlorophyll-rich, and metabolism-boosting, among others. It has been enjoyed for centuries, traditionally used by Japanese Zen monks for meditation and mindful living. Matcha tea is a practical and healthful choice that can be made in an instant, or meditatively brewed and sipped in a ritualized tea ceremony. Enjoy our Ceremonial Grade Matcha Tea Powder in these four simple recipes and experience for yourself the magic of matcha tea. It is recommended to use hot, but not boiling water, ideally 175°F.

 

Jump to: Traditional Matcha | Matcha Latte (hot) | Matcha Latte (iced) | Iced Matcha Soda

How to Prepare Ceremonial Grade Matcha Tea

Follow these step-by-step instructions to brew the perfect cup of matcha tea!

 

Bowl of frothy matcha tea with lots of bubbles on the surface next to a bamboo matcha whisk.

Traditional Matcha

You will need:

Directions:

  • In a flat-bottomed matcha bowl, combine 1 tsp matcha powder with 2 tbsp hot water and whisk together until it forms a smooth paste.
  • Pour the remaining hot water into the bowl.
  • Moving at the wrist, whisk the tea as quickly as you can in “W” shaped movements, without touching the bottom of the bowl. Whisk until froth forms.
  • Drink straight from the bowl in the traditional style.

        Click here to see a detailed guide with photos of each step.

 

Glass teacup of a foamy matcha latte next to a bamboo matcha whisk.

Matcha Latte (hot)

You will need:

Directions:

  • In a large mug or matcha bowl, combine 1 tsp matcha with 2 tbsp hot water and whisk together until it forms a smooth paste.
  • Pour 1 cup warm frothed milk over the matcha tea base in your mug. You can add sweetener (like honey or agave) to taste at this stage.
  • Whisk gently to combine the matcha and milk.
  • Sip and savor your delicious homemade matcha latte.

 

Glass cup of a foamy iced matcha latte.

Matcha Latte (iced)

You will need:

Directions:

  • Combine all the ingredients together in a jar. Close the jar tightly and shake vigorously until there are no clumps of matcha left.
  • Pour your shaken matcha into a glass or drink straight from the jar!

 

Iced matcha soda in a glass with slices of lemon next to a tin of Ceremonial Grade Matcha.

Iced Matcha Soda

You will need:
  • 1 tsp Ceremonial Matcha Powder
  • 2 tbsp of 175°F water
  • 1 cup sparkling water
  • A handful of ice
  • Sweetener to taste (optional)
  • Slice of lemon

Directions:

  • In a bowl, combine 1 tsp matcha with 2 tbsp hot water and whisk together until it forms a smooth paste.
  • Add 1 cup sparkling water and gently stir.
  • Pour the mixture into a glass over a handful of ice.
  • Add sweetener and a slice of lemon.

Photos and text by Chloe Bolton