How to make the perfect Matcha Latte
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Matcha latte, we're talking about a delicious, comforting, and antioxidant-rich drink. Its preparation is simple and won't take more than a few minutes. The main component is Matcha tea, a very fine green powder made from Sencha green tea, traditionally used in tea ceremonies in Japan. Ingredients and Items Needed for
Ingredients
Instructions
Milk to taste, which can be whole, semi-skimmed, skimmed, or a plant-based drink. It's usually prepared with just water, but in the West, it has become popular to make it with both water and milk or plant-based drinks.
Ceramic chawan bowl in which you prepare the Matcha tea. The bowl should have a flat bottom to facilitate the whisking movement and promote dissolution. Typically, it has a height of about 12 cm, a diameter of 11 cm, and a capacity of 300 ml.
Measuring spoon: It's not essential, but with a one-gram measure, it will be useful when adding the exact amount of Matcha tea. The measuring spoon from Matcha & CO is made of stainless steel with a soldered brass joint, a metal that has antimicrobial action, so it disinfects itself.
Bamboo chasen whisk: It's an essential item in the tea ceremony. Depending on its quality, it can have 50, 75, 100, or 125 tines. The number of tines determines the speed at which you will dissolve the Matcha and create froth. Our recommendation is the Matcha & CO bamboo chasen whisk. It is meticulously crafted, consisting of 100 tines made of delicate and flexible bamboo that completely dissolve the Matcha powder, creating a froth that enhances its umami flavor to the fullest.
Heat 60 ml of water, milk, or a plant-based drink. It should reach a temperature of 80°C, so it's ideal to use a kitchen thermometer or an electric kettle with a temperature indicator. Tip: Although only 60 ml of water are used, it is recommended to use a little more because before proceeding to the next step, you should rinse the bowl or "Chawan" several times with a little hot water to heat it up.
Pour the desired tea measure into the bowl. Usually, 1 gram is used, so a spoonful is sufficient, but if you want to add more intensity, you can use two.
Pour the water into the bowl and use the bamboo chasen whisk to dissolve the tea. You should whisk vigorously in a W motion for about 30 seconds.
Add the milk to the mixture gradually and stir until it is completely integrated.
