Ingredients

- 2.5 grams ofmatcha
- 175-300 ml (6-10 oz) milk

1| Dose Matcha

Place chawan ("tea bowl") on a scale. Rest a sifter over the chawan. Tare. Using a chashaku("tea scoop"), dose 2.5 grams matcha into the sifter.

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2| Sift

Using the back of the chashaku, scrape along the mesh of the sifter until all matcha is passed through.
Sifting is essential.

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3| Add Water

Using a variable temperature kettle, heat water to 164ºF–170ºF.
Alternatively, boil water, and let cool for 9-10 minutes.Tare your scale again, and add 50 ml (1.7 oz) water to bowl.

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4| Whisk

Using a chasen ("tea whisk"), quickly and vigorously whip tea in a "W" pattern, making occasional circular passes to incorporate powder sticking to bowl walls. Whisk well for 2-3 minutes, or until a complete suspension is made. A fine microfoam dotted with tiny bubbles should appear.
Alternatively, use a handheld electric milk frother to quickly "whisk" matcha in a demitasse pitcher.

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5| Steam Milk

Steam 175-300 ml (6-10 oz) milk in a pitcher. Aim for the consistency of wet paint.
Alternatively, heat milk and froth in a french press.

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6| Transfer Matcha

Transfer prepped matcha from chawan to serving cup.

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7| Pour

Pour steamed milk into tea per a traditional latte.

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For Iced Matcha:

Complete steps 1-4, then start here

5b| Pour Milk Over Ice

Fill a glass with ice (100 grams) and add 200 ml (6.75 oz) of milk.

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6b| Add Matcha

Pour prepared matcha over milk + ice. Stir or let cascade.

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