How to Whisk a Bowl of Matcha (With Video)

Tips on how to whisk a bowl of pure matcha green tea with 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 matcha 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)

A brand of matcha I have had success with is Encha Organic Matcha. It is a farm-to-cup company who sources their organic matcha from a farm in Uji, Japan.

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

Total Time: 5 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 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 clumps are off the bottom and side. 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

*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.)

Be sure to use a good quality organic matcha powder with bright green color.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Calories: 12kcalProtein: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg

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If you are looking for a refreshing way to enjoy matcha in the summer, we also enjoy this easy Iced Matcha.

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