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How to Whisk a Bowl of Matcha (With Video)

Aug 23, 2015 by Kaitlin · 4 Comments

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Learn how to whisk a bowl of pure matcha green tea! Sharing my easy tips with a video tutorial included.

Whisking a hot bowl of matcha green tea

Whisking a bowl of pure matcha tea is a wonderful way to start the morning.

It took me a little while to get the hang of the whisking motion, but with a few simple tips and some practice, you will have a frothy bowl of green tea goodness in no time.

Tools including a tea bowl, measuring scoop, and bamboo chasen

Tools You'll Need

Preparing ceremonial matcha is quick and easy – just 5 minutes. You will need three simple tools:

  1. Tea bowl (called a chawan)
  2. Bamboo whisk (called a chasen)
  3. Teaspoon or measuring scoop (called a chashaku)

Since you will whisk vigorously to achieve the froth, it is best to use a wide and deep enough bowl. (If you do not have a matcha bowl, a soup bowl works great.)

Hands holding a warm bowl of whisked matcha green tea

How to Whisk Matcha (Video)

For a visual tutorial, check out my video here:

Quality

Be sure you're using a good quality organic matcha powder. It should be a bright green color. I use ceremonial grade for whisking.

A brand I've had success with in the past is Encha Organic Matcha. It is a farm-to-cup company who sources their tea from a farm in Uji, Japan. (However they did go under new ownership in 2020, and I haven't tried their products since then.)

Ground organic matcha green tea powder

Visit my Matcha Guide for more information, recipes, and health benefits.

Whisking a hot bowl of matcha green tea

How to Whisk Matcha

A simple tutorial on how to whisk a bowl of pure matcha green tea.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. organic matcha powder (ceremonial grade)
  • 5 oz. water (about 2/3 cup)

Instructions

  • Measure 1 teaspoon matcha powder in a tea bowl.*
  • Heat 5 oz. water (about 2/3 cup) just under boiling, around 160°F (71°C).
  • Carefully pour hot water in the bowl with matcha powder.
  • Using a bamboo whisk (holding it vertically from the top) stir a few times to make sure all the matcha clumps are off the bottom and side of the bowl.
  • Then whisk very briskly back and forth in a straight line for about 20-30 seconds. (Take care not to scrape the bottom of the bowl with the delicate bamboo prongs.)
  • Finish by whisking in a slower zig-zag pattern to calm the waves and create delicate “micro foam”.
  • Rinse your whisk, and set it upright on the counter for next time (or on a whisk holder if you have one).

Notes

*Bowl: Since you’ll whisk vigorously to achieve the froth, it’s best to use a wide and deep enough bowl. (If you don’t have a matcha bowl, a soup bowl works great.)
Matcha quality: Be sure to use a good quality organic matcha powder with bright green color.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Nutrition Facts
How to Whisk Matcha
Amount per Serving
Calories
12
% Daily Value*
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
200
IU
4
%
Calcium
 
4
mg
0
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Sodium content: This is omitted as I cannot provide an accurate number. I encourage you to calculate your own to provide a much more precise reading based on the exact ingredients, brands, and amounts you're using.

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  1. Ruby says

    October 15, 2021 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for the simple video. Worked great!

    Reply
    • Kaitlin says

      October 16, 2021 at 8:03 am

      Fantastic to hear!

      Reply
  2. LittleMonsterx14 says

    August 26, 2015 at 12:42 am

    Your cup is beautiful! I think my problem is that I put too much water in the cup, makes it harder to whisk.

    Reply
    • Kaitlin says

      August 26, 2015 at 1:15 am

      Thank you! And yes, adding too much water can definitely result in less froth. I use about 2/3-3/4 cup.

      Reply

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