Matcha

The tea ceremony requires years of training and practice...The supremely important matter is that the act be performed in the most perfect, most polite, most graceful, most charming manner possible.” – Lafcadio Hearn
 

HOW TO MAKE MATCHA:

There is nothing like participating in a formal Japanese Tea Ceremony. We hope you will have the opportunity at some point in your tea drinking life. In the meantime, here is a simple way to make matcha at home:

1. Using a chashaku (bamboo scoop), add 2 heaping scoops or 1/2 tsp to a bowl.  If you have a special bowl, or a rare handmade bowl from Japan that can make the experience even more special – however, we use one the very bowl from our Matcha Tea Set which works out perfectly and doesn't cost a fortune. It's a great affordable starter set.

2. Pour approximately 4oz (1/2c) of hot water heated to 175˚F.

3. Using a bamboo whisk, whisk the brew in a circular or back-and-forth motion, agitating the water until it froths. Be careful not to scrape the bottom of the bowl and keep you whisk as vertical as possible.

4. Sip and enjoy!

Be sure to add in a small butter cookie to enjoy a touch of sweetness, as they do in ceremonies!