February 6th is Matcha Day! A Beginner's Guide to Matcha & How to Enjoy It
February 6th is "Matcha Day."
Matcha, Japan's proud green tea, is not just for drinking, but also enriches our lives.
This time, for those who want to enjoy matcha at home
1. What is matcha?
2. How to prepare it at home
3. Occasions to enjoy matcha
4. Easy arrangement recipes
We will explain in an easy-to-understand way!
1. What is matcha?
Matcha is a type of tea made by steaming and drying tea leaves grown using special cultivation methods, then grinding them into a powder with a stone mill.
Unlike other teas, it is dissolved in hot water and consumed along with the tea leaves, so its biggest feature is that you can ingest all the nutrients of the tea leaves, including catechins, L-theanine, chlorophyll, dietary fiber, and vitamins C, E, and K.
For more details on the nutrients and effects of matcha, please see this blog post.
2. How to prepare it at home
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Put 1.5-2g of matcha (a little less than 1 teaspoon) into a tea bowl.
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Pour 60-80ml of hot water at 70-80°C.
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Whisk with a bamboo whisk in an M-shape until foamy, and it's done.
3. Occasions to enjoy matcha
Scene 1: For a relaxing morning alone
Start a quiet day while enjoying the aroma.
Recommended for listening to music slowly or as a companion to reading.
Scene 2: For tea time with friends
Matcha goes great with both Japanese and Western sweets.
It's also recommended to prepare matcha when inviting friends to your home.
Scene 3: For a relaxing evening
Relax and calm your mind and body.
Since it contains caffeine, it's recommended to drink it 2-3 hours before bed,
or make it into a latte with a smaller amount of matcha.
4. Easy Matcha Arrangements for Everyday Life
Matcha Latte: Mix with milk or soy milk for a mellow and easy-to-drink option.
Pour over ice cream: The slight bitterness of matcha is a perfect match for ice cream.
Make matcha sweets: Recommended for roll cakes, pancakes, etc.
Matcha Starter Recommended for Beginners
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Matcha is a tea that can be enjoyed without special rituals or knowledge.
The time spent preparing it, the moment you savor its aroma,
that single cup creates a small space for tranquility in your busy daily life.
Taking "Matcha Day" as an opportunity,
why not start your matcha journey at your own pace, without overthinking it?