How to Make Matcha: The Basics

About Making Matcha

Matcha is the ultimate morning ritual drink (though of course you can drink it all day long😊). It offers a captivating mix of caffeine and green in one cup.

Here we're going to cover the basics of matcha and give a standard hot matcha recipe, which can be modified to make iced matcha and matcha lattes.

Simple 3 Step Process

1. Scoop 1/2 to 1 teaspoon into cup.

1/2 teaspoon is about 1 gram. We recommend 1/2 teaspoon for a 6 oz cup of matcha,  or 1 teaspoon for a 12 oz cup and for lattes.

2. Add 1/4 cup of water to matcha and whisk till foamy.

You can use hot water (never boiling!). Around 175°F is ideal, or just when it gets too hot to touch). If you are making a cold drink, you can use room temperature water.

For whisking, you can use a traditional bamboo whisk called a chasen, an electric frother, or shake it up in a mason jar with a lid.

3. Top off with water and/or milk.  

For a standard hot matcha, simply top off with a half cup of hot water.

For an iced matcha, add half a cup of cold water and ice cubes.

For a hot or iced latte, add steamed or cold milk and ice cubes.

Enjoy!

Tips for Good Matcha

• Picking out matcha: The #1 key to a good tasting cup is of course, quality matcha! Look for ceremonial grade (the highest) like this one we carry or barista grade (what your coffee shop serves) and we highly recommend it come from Japan.
• Storage: People love to store tea in clear jars to see how pretty it is, but that's not the best for preserving your tea. Store matcha at room temperature in a cool dry place, sealed and with as little oxygen as possible, in an opaque container.