Matcha Classic Grade, Bio

 80°C    1 g/cup

Matcha is the traditional drink of the Japanese monks and has become a real cult drink in Europe as well. Prepared traditionally with a bamboo spoon, bamboo whisk and matcha bowl, the “green gold of Japan” promises the finest green tea enjoyment. Our organic matcha is a powdered tea ground from organic Tencha. Tencha refers to the raw material, which is stored in cold stores and processed into matcha as needed. Depending on the quality of the Tencha and the degree of grinding, different qualities are produced.

Preparation, 1st step: Paste
First, about two bamboo spoonfuls of matcha tea powder are put into the bowl – this corresponds to about one gram – and mixed with a small amount of cold water with the help of the bamboo whisk to form a smooth cream or thin paste, so that no lumps form if possible.

Preparation, 2nd step: Add water and beat until frothy
Now add about 70 ml of hot water. The water should no longer be boiling hot, but should be cooled down to about 80 degrees beforehand. Follow the instructions: The bamboo whisk is briefly moistened in the hot water, this protects the bristles from breaking. The drink is now stirred very quickly with the bamboo whisk for about one minute, or rather, whipped until frothy. The traditional Matcha drink is ready, as it has been enjoyed in Japan since ancient times.

Our tip:
Instead of the bamboo spoon, an ordinary coffee spoon will also do – a heaped tip gives the right maximum quantity. A battery-operated, commercially available milk frother is suitable for whipping. The dosage of matcha powder depends on your individual taste. For some, ½ g is enough, others prefer 1 g or even 2 g in a large cup.