How to Make Traditional Matcha + Easy Way to Make Matcha Green Tea
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Date: 2020-05-17
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Jan
Just a couple of things. When you pour the water out of the chawan you need to dry it thoroughly before adding the matcha. The bowl needs to be quite warm and the matcha needs time to breath and release its aroma in the dry warmth before you add any water. Whilst the water is warming the bowl you need to put the chasen whisk (whisk side down) in the hot water so that the the prongs open and straighten and are moistened by the water. You were using this whisk with the prongs still curled which won't work as well. You need to warm your cup with hot water and then dry it before pouring the matcha from the chawan. I know these things aren't necessary but its a ritual that makes for a tastier cup of matcha.
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Just a couple of things. When you pour the water out of the chawan you need to dry it thoroughly before adding the matcha. The bowl needs to be quite warm and the matcha needs time to breath and release its aroma in the dry warmth before you add any water. Whilst the water is warming the bowl you need to put the chasen whisk (whisk side down) in the hot water so that the the prongs open and straighten and are moistened by the water. You were using this whisk with the prongs still curled which won't work as well. You need to warm your cup with hot water and then dry it before pouring the matcha from the chawan. I know these things aren't necessary but its a ritual that makes for a tastier cup of matcha.
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Joy
Hi, may I correct two things in your video? First, pour the right amount of hot water before you start whisking, about 1. 5g matcha/serving requires 60ml hot water. Please do not add more water after whisking. Second, the authentic traditional way to mix matcha powder and hot water is to move the whisk in the shape of an 'M' within the tea bowl instead of zigzag movement. I reckon that's why I still can see lumps after whisking in your video.
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Hi, may I correct two things in your video? First, pour the right amount of hot water before you start whisking, about 1. 5g matcha/serving requires 60ml hot water. Please do not add more water after whisking. Second, the authentic traditional way to mix matcha powder and hot water is to move the whisk in the shape of an 'M' within the tea bowl instead of zigzag movement. I reckon that's why I still can see lumps after whisking in your video.
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Peter
Regarding the Matcha tea recommendations you provide in the URL: A little more info than what amazon provides would be appreciated. The prices are very wide-ranging - are they reliable indicators of actual taste/quality or just of branding/marketing strategy? Is there a noticeable (to a NON-connoisseur) difference between the brands listed? Which specific one would you recommend to a Matcha newbie? Which specific one do YOU use?
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Regarding the Matcha tea recommendations you provide in the URL: A little more info than what amazon provides would be appreciated. The prices are very wide-ranging - are they reliable indicators of actual taste/quality or just of branding/marketing strategy? Is there a noticeable (to a NON-connoisseur) difference between the brands listed? Which specific one would you recommend to a Matcha newbie? Which specific one do YOU use?
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Yasss
I honestly am just drinking it for the health benefits ie: egcg and the catechins that are super Beneficial to Matcha: ) I bought my first non-ceremonial bag from a Lupicia store which is reputably known for so many tea variations: ) I wanna have healthiest insides: ) I always known this stuff is excellent for the body! I live in Honolulu: ) thank you!
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I honestly am just drinking it for the health benefits ie: egcg and the catechins that are super Beneficial to Matcha: ) I bought my first non-ceremonial bag from a Lupicia store which is reputably known for so many tea variations: ) I wanna have healthiest insides: ) I always known this stuff is excellent for the body! I live in Honolulu: ) thank you!
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Shirley
What I find about matcha is that it goes to all the extremities. I have block in my shoulder and breast bone. From washing dishes by hand for a month as the sluicer was broken I held it at an awkward angle. Even though it's been over 10 years it's still week. I find the matcha tea goes straight to that pain. Which tells me there is an imbalance tnere
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What I find about matcha is that it goes to all the extremities. I have block in my shoulder and breast bone. From washing dishes by hand for a month as the sluicer was broken I held it at an awkward angle. Even though it's been over 10 years it's still week. I find the matcha tea goes straight to that pain. Which tells me there is an imbalance tnere
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Gale
This is fantastic. Just ventured into the loose leaf tea world and wanted to try Matcha for the health benefits. Thought the wisk method would be too time consuming except on the weekend. I have been wanting a milk frother anyway, so this has given me the extra incentive to purchase it. Purchased it and some Matcha on Amazon today! Thank you!
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This is fantastic. Just ventured into the loose leaf tea world and wanted to try Matcha for the health benefits. Thought the wisk method would be too time consuming except on the weekend. I have been wanting a milk frother anyway, so this has given me the extra incentive to purchase it. Purchased it and some Matcha on Amazon today! Thank you!
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Clepsidra
I thought this is supposed to be a ritual, not a quick process. When you prepare good ol English tea, you warm the teapot first. You don't have to fill up the teapot with hot water like you did with the cup. I don't think you're doing this this traditional way, but more of a lazy way. Sorry but it looks like that.
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I thought this is supposed to be a ritual, not a quick process. When you prepare good ol English tea, you warm the teapot first. You don't have to fill up the teapot with hot water like you did with the cup. I don't think you're doing this this traditional way, but more of a lazy way. Sorry but it looks like that.
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Teh
I definitely love matcha and have been making it for quite a few years now, recently an H-Mart opened up in my city and I discovered a really good brand of Koicha (thick matcha) from the Uji prefecture called Yamashiro Matcha, it has a really deeply complex flavor, it's great and would recommend it
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I definitely love matcha and have been making it for quite a few years now, recently an H-Mart opened up in my city and I discovered a really good brand of Koicha (thick matcha) from the Uji prefecture called Yamashiro Matcha, it has a really deeply complex flavor, it's great and would recommend it
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Ralf
I recently bought chilled, bottled matcha. Never tried it before. I almost gagged. Is it supposed to taste like fish. Is that how it's supposed to taste. If it is, I am never going to drink it again. That would be a shame, because it's known to be very healthy.
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I recently bought chilled, bottled matcha. Never tried it before. I almost gagged. Is it supposed to taste like fish. Is that how it's supposed to taste. If it is, I am never going to drink it again. That would be a shame, because it's known to be very healthy.
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ShinKyuubi
Personally I prefer Oolong tea when I have any kind of oriental tea. mostly I just drink classic southern sweet tea but from time to time, especially if I feel sick I'll have some Oolong tea to sooth my nerves and help the meds work faster.
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Personally I prefer Oolong tea when I have any kind of oriental tea. mostly I just drink classic southern sweet tea but from time to time, especially if I feel sick I'll have some Oolong tea to sooth my nerves and help the meds work faster.
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