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    Home » Recipes » Drinks

    How to Whisk a Bowl of Matcha (With Video)

    Aug 23, 2015 by Kaitlin

    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
    Total Time: 5 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.
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    1. Ruby

      October 15, 2021 at 1:47 pm

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

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        October 16, 2021 at 8:03 am

        Fantastic to hear!

        Reply
    2. LittleMonsterx14

      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 | The Garden Grazer

        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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