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MATCHA PREPARATION

MATCHA PREPARATION

This picture shows the utensils needed to prepare a bowl of Matcha the traditional Japanese method. The list will be from left to right as shown in the picture.

  1. Tai - an Tea Co. Matcha - High quality organic green tea powder.
  2. Tea scoop - Chashaku - The bamboo spoon is about 1/2 tea - spoon per scoop.
  3. Tea bowl - Chawan - The tea bowl used in the traditional Japanese ceremony.
  4. Tea strainer - Chakoshi - It breaks down any clumps of tea powder smoothly.
  5. Bamboo whisk - Chasen - The bamboo whisk works best but an electric whisk is fine as well.
NOTE

If you don't have these utensils, don't worry. Please follow the "ON THE GO" method down below.

Important notice:

Matcha should be stored in a cool and dry place away from heat and moisture.

TRADITIONAL DIRECTIONS

Usucha (Thin Tea)
This is the normal way to prepare a cup of Matcha.

NOTE

Never use boiling water when making a cup of Matcha. Please boil water prior to and allow the water to cool down to normal range. Using boiling water will destroy the Matcha and the tea will become bitter.

  1. Sift 1-2 scoops (1/2-1 tsp) of Tai-an Tea Co. Premium Matcha into the tea bowl.
  2. Poor 3 oz of hot water @ 176F (80 c) into the bowl with Matcha.
  3. Whisk the Matcha from left to right in an "M" motion. Whisk briskly for about 30 seconds until a thin layer of froth has formed on the top layer of the Matcha.
NOTE

Don't press down the whisk to hard. Use a light touch, just enough that you can feel the bristles touching the bottom of the bowl every few strokes.

  1. Please drink the cup of Matcha within 1-2 minutes of preparing. This will give you the best color, smell, and taste as possible. Remember Matcha is a living plant, once air hits Matcha it will start to breakdown immediately.
  2. Please Enjoy this special plant that mother nature gave us.

JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY directions

Koicha (Thick tea)
This method is used in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
This type will have a consistency almost like paste and will be very strong in taste and texture. I don't recommend this method until you've had the pleasure of experiencing "thin tea" multiple times. It's special but it might be to strong for beginner Matcha drinkers.

  1. Sift 4-5 scoops (2-2.5 tsp) of Tai-an Tea Co. Premium Matcha into the tea bowl.
  2. Poor 1.76 oz of hot water @176 F (80 c) into the bowl with Matcha.
  3. Whisk the Matcha in a slow circular motion. Please whisk for about 60-90 seconds until you have a rich smooth consistency throughout the bowl.
NOTE

Press down on the whisk with a slightly harder touch. This will allow you to breakdown the clumps and give that rich smooth texture that "thick tea" needs.

  1. Please drink the cup of Matcha within 1-2 minutes of preparing. This will give you the best color, smell, and taste as possible. Remember Matcha is a living plant, once air hits Matcha it will start to breakdown immediately.
  2. Please enjoy this special plant that mother nature gave us.

"ON THE GO" DIRECTIONS

This method is best if your away from home for a long period of time or if you don't have the serving utensils needed for the conventional way. Plus a cold bottle of Matcha in the summer is quite refreshing.

NOTE

Never use warm or hot water for a sealed bottle. You must use only room temperature water or cool water. Shaking hot water will cause the bottle to give off to much pressure.

This method is very simple and only requires a plastic bottle, a scoop of any kind , and Matcha.

NOTE

For every 10 oz of water add 1/2-1 tsp of Matcha. If you desire a stronger taste, feel free to double the amount.

  1. Put 1-1.5 tsp of Tai-an Tea Co. Premium Matcha into a 20 oz bottle.
  2. Fill the bottle 50% full of room temperature water or cool water.
  3. Put the cap on the bottle and shake for about 30 seconds or until the Matcha is mixed well.
  4. Now fill the rest of the bottle with room temperature water or cool water.
  5. Please drink within 2 hours or put the bottle of Matcha in the fridge. Please drink the refrigerated bottled Matcha within 1 day.