The Need-to-Know

Matcha Essentials

Whether you’re new to matcha or have been perfecting your technique for years, here are some tips and tricks to elevate your practice.

HISTORY OF MATCHA

The Ancient Art of Tea

Matcha isn’t just a trend. Its history dates back nearly a thousand years to a time when dynasties ruled China and Shogun clans ruled Japan. The origins of matcha can be traced all the way back to the Tang Dynasty in China (7th - 10th centuries). In 1191 it was brought from China to Japan by a Buddhist monk.

Learn the origins of matcha

Build Your Ritual

How to Make Matcha

You’re only four steps away from the perfect cup.

Gif of hand setting down whisking bowl in a mise en place of everything needed to make matcha

One

GROUND

Bring yourself into the present moment and focus your awareness on the tools before you: water heated to 180°F, matcha, whisking bowl, sifter, scoop, whisk, and whisk stand.

Two

SIFT

Using your scoop, place one scoop of matcha into your sifter, over the whisking bowl. Use the scoop to help push the matcha through the sifter. Add 2 ounces of 180°F water into the whisking bowl atop the sifted powder.

Three

WHISK

With your bamboo whisk, begin briskly whisking the matcha and water mixture. Move the whisk in a zig-zag pattern to create froth. Continue whisking until the matcha is thoroughly mixed into the water and no clumps remain. At this point, there should be a nice froth created on top.