How to Make Matcha Green Tea in 3 Ways (Bamboo Whisk, Milk Frother and Without a Whisk)

Matcha green tea has a rich earthy flavor with a subtle sweetness and balanced bitterness

when matcha is prepared correctly you can get a velvety smooth texture and is rejuvenating

in our video we'll be showing you three methods for making matcha at home the traditional

way of using a matcha whisk and two modern Alternatives using a milk frother and a handheld

electric whisk in the first method we'll demonstrate how to make matcha with a bamboo whisk you'll

need the following ingredients and tools

start by adding hot water that's approximately 80 degrees Celsius to your chawan or tea bowl

make sure that the water is not boiling hot otherwise your green tea will become extremely

bitter if you don't have a temperature control kettle you can also allow the water to cool

for two to three minutes this will help to reduce the temperature to around 80 degrees

Celsius next take your whisk and dip it into the tea bowl this is to preheat both the bowl

and the tines of the bamboo whisk step that you'll see matcha tea ceremony masters do

as it helps the tea bowl retain less heat during the whisking process later on you'll

want to soak the bamboo whisk in water for about 8 to 10 seconds then set it aside and

discard the water in the bowl now wipe the bowl dry with a clean towel or paper towel

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[Music] using a chashaku also known as a bamboo scoop gently take out one to two scoops of

matcha powder and add it to the bowl

for a stronger taste you can use two heaped scoops if there is any excess powder on the

scoop tap it gently on the bowl to remove it [Music] now pour approximately 60 milliliters

of hot water that is around 80 degrees Celsius into the bowl you can also use a fine sieve

to help break up any large particles but a matcha whisk will be able to break these up

without any further help when whisking matcha using a bamboo whisk you'll want to hold the

bowl with one hand and the bamboo whisk in the other using a back and forth motion whisk

the tea quickly for about 15 to 20 seconds or until a frothy and creamy layer forms on

top of the tea remember to use a gentle yet fast back and forth motion this will create

a smooth and frothy texture you can think of it as whisking in a W or M shape instead

of a circular motion this is what will give your matcha that perfect foam top [Music]

preparing matcha green tea using the traditional method is an experience in itself so do take

the time to prepare each step and enjoy your tea you can serve this alone or with a light

Japanese snack

you can still enjoy matcha without a whisk by using a milk frother as a convenient alternative

this method is also great if you prefer a quicker and easier way to prepare matcha start

by adding cold water to your milk frother next using a teaspoon add a quarter to half

a teaspoon of matcha powder or as much as you like now turn on your milk frother and

let it run its course on the shortest and lowest heat setting possible the reason this

works is because the machine aerates the matcha and mixes this together without a whisk but

we wouldn't recommend using any milk frother as some have a higher temperature setting

which might ruin the taste of the matcha we suggest only using a milk frother that mentions

it can be used for making green tea or if the manual mentions the exact temperature

it will heat up to

if you have a handheld frother or electric whisk you can also use this to make much at

home

start by adding in your matcha powder to a tall mug or glass then add in your water which

should be around 80 degrees Celsius

place your electric whisk inside and turn it on [Music] make sure to move it in a gentle

up and down motion which will create that frothy goodness we all love

this should also take around 15 to 20 seconds just like the traditional method to making

matcha

whether you choose the traditional matcha whisk method the milk frother method or using

an electric handheld whisk or techniques will give you a good cup of matcha green tea based

on our experience the milk frother method doesn't produce the same creamy texture compared

to the traditional method and is nicer to use when making matcha latte instead personally

we love making matcha using a bamboo whisk but when we're stuck for time we'd go for

the electric whisk find the method that suits you best and start enjoying this classic japanese

tea in the comfort of your own home if you want to see more ways to use matcha subscribe

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