Ever wonder why your Matcha tastes bitter and comes out clumpy? I’m breaking down the basics in order to avoid this and how to properly brew your Matcha tea to perfection. Also, let’s talk about how to make the perfect Iced Matcha.
Brewing the perfect Matcha really comes down to a science (but not rocket science). I get a lot of people asking me how I make my Matcha and how to make an iced version so I figured I’d do an entire blog post about it.
Although I don’t follow all of these tips strictly since I have limited time in the mornings to make my Matcha, I break down step-by-step how you can brew your Matcha at home as well as what shortcuts you can take.
Here are my recommended tips on how to get the perfect Matcha brew: 
Ceremonial Grade Matcha. Make sure you are purchasing a quality grade Matcha that is ceremonial grade, culinary grade is just for baking/cooking. You can usually tell how good quality Matcha is by the color and taste, it should be pretty green and not super bitter.
My current favorite ceremonial grade Matcha is Midori Spring Organic Ceremonial Matcha – Gold Class – Super Premium 1st Harvest Japanese Matcha Green Tea (30g)
Temperature: Using the perfect temperature of water helps reduce bitterness. If too hot, the Matcha will taste bitter, if not hot enough; the Matcha will not properly brew, leaving you with clumpy and cakey Matcha. It’s recommended that you brew the Matcha between 162-169⁰f, which is below boiling point of 212⁰f. I personally don’t measure the temperature, but you can pretty much tell how hot the water should be after some trial and error. I microwave 12 oz of water on high for 2 minutes.
If you want iced Matcha, you still have to heat the water and brew/whisk it – but you will only need a little bit to get your Matcha “brewing”, and then you can add cold water or milk to it and stir/blend.
Whisking. You may want to use a small sifter to sift the Matcha first to avoid clumping but I always skip this step. In a small bowl, start by adding 1/2 teaspoon (gradually work your way up to 1 teaspoon) of Matcha with about 2oz of heated water and whisk. You should use a bamboo hand whisk*. to mix your hot water and Matcha with to get the best results. Whisk in a “W” motion.
Mix, Froth and Serve (Iced or Hot). Transfer your Matcha mixture into the cup you want to drink out of. If you want iced, you can transfer to an iced cup. And then add in another 8 oz’s or so of water or milk (heated if you want hot and cold if you want iced) and stir or mix together with a spoon. I like to blend mine in a blender before adding to my cup with some collagen to make extra frothy. You can also purchase a hand frother*. To make the froth yourself directly in a separate, tall cup.
Here’s a great starter pack if you really want to feel like a pro or impress that tea lover in your life Matcha Pro Set*
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Want More? Here’s why I love Matcha and it’s amazing health benefits: Matcha Green Tea Latte
Have you tried Matcha yet? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
xoxo
Marisa
