How to Whisk a Bowl of Matcha (With Video)

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

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 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.)

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.)

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

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

US CustomaryMetric

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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If you're looking for a refreshing summer recipe, we also enjoy this easy cold brew Iced Matcha!

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