5 from 21 votes
Matcha Green Tea
Matcha Green Tea is made by whisking fine powdered green tea in hot water to create a bright, frothy beverage. This recipe uses carefully measured matcha powder sifted to remove clumps and whisked until foamy. The drink can be served simply with hot water or enhanced with steamed milk for a latte. Optional sweeteners allow customization, making this a versatile drink for those seeking the flavor and ritual of traditional Japanese matcha preparation.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
25 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Asian, Japanese
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon matcha green tea powder sifted
- ¼ C water about 80°C/176°F, hot
- ¼ C water or steamed milk of your choice, for a latte
- 1-2 teaspoon sweetener optional, to your taste, including honey, sugar, maple syrup, agave syrup, etc
Instructions
For key visual process photos, refer to the body of the blog post.
- Use a chashaku (bamboo tea scoop) to add the matcha powder to sieve placed over a chawan (tea bowl).
- Sift the matcha into a chawan (tea bowl) to remove any clumps.
- Pour about ¼ C hot water (about 80°C/176°F, not boiling hot) into the chawan (tea bowl) and gently press the chasen (matcha whisk) against the bottom of the bowl.
- Move the chasen in a zig zag motion until the liquid becomes foamy.
- Or use an electric whisk/frother to froth it up.
- Add additional hot water, or steamed milk of your choice.
- Sweeten with honey, sugar, maple syrup, or sweetener of your choice, to your taste.
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Notes
- Adjust the amount of matcha powder to suit your taste or experience level, using less if new to matcha.
- Choose matcha powder grades carefully, as they influence flavor and quality.
- Use water heated to about 80°C (176°F) to prevent bitterness and retain delicate flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
25kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
16mg
(0%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
101IU
(2%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 25kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 101IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.