Classic Whisked Matcha Tea

Name: Classic Whisked Matcha Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 4 g matcha powder; 5⅓ tbsp water; white sugar to taste; 1 ice cube

Prep5 minCook0 minTotal5 minDifficultyEasy

Ingredients

2 servings

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 6.5; total 13
Protein: 0.6 g; total 1.2 g
Carbs: 0.8 g; total 1.6 g
Fat: 0.1 g; total 0.2 g

Estimated · based on 3 of 4 ingredients

The traditional Japanese way to prepare matcha: sifted green tea powder whisked with hot water into a frothy, vibrant, energizing cup.

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Method

1
- matcha powder4 g
Sift the matcha — Sift the matcha powder into a wide, warmed bowl (a chawan if you have one) to break up any clumps.
2
- water5⅓ tbsp
- white sugarto taste
Add the hot water — Pour in the hot water (not boiling, about 80°C) and add the sugar if using.
3
Whisk until frothy — Whisk briskly in a W or M motion with a bamboo whisk (or a small hand whisk) until a light foam forms on top, about 30 seconds.
4
- ice cube1
Serve hot or over ice — Pour over an ice cube if serving cold, or drink warm right away while the foam is fresh.

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