How to Make Matcha

By Jaden Young

Introduction

If you are not familiar with matcha, it is a Japanese green tea powder made from finely powdered dried tea leaves. It has a slightly bitter, vegetal taste and a vibrant green color that results from high chlorophyll levels. It has been the cornerstone of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies for centuries, but it recently became popular in the US because of its health benefits.

Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon matcha
• 2 ounces hot water
• 6 ounces additional hot water or steamed milk of choice
• Optional: Sweetener

Instructions

1. Sift the matcha into a mug or small bowl to get rid of any lumps.











2. Pour in the 2 ounces of the hot water. Using a matcha whisk or small regular whisk, whisk briskly from side to side until the matcha is fully dispersed and there is a foamy layer on top.










3. Add the remaining 6 ounces hot water or steamed milk and whisk again until foamy. Sweeten to taste, if desired.

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