The preparation guide
How to prepare Japanese tea
A step-by-step guide to preparing matcha, with water or milk. Start with the measurements below, then adjust to your taste.
Find your tea.
| Tea | What it is | Flavour | How to enjoy it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matcha | 100% green tea powder (matcha). | Green tea · savoury character · smooth texture | Whisk with water or enjoy with milk, hot or iced. |
| Hojicha Powder | 100% roasted green tea powder (hojicha). | Roasted tea · toasted character · smooth texture | For hot or iced lattes; also suitable for baking. |
| Genmaicha Powder | Green tea (50%), toasted rice (50%). | Roasted rice · green tea · nutty character | Whisk with water or enjoy with milk, hot or iced. |
Choose a 30 g tin to get started, or sealed refill pouches when you already have a tin.
Explore the teasMatcha, step by step.
For one serving
Sift the matcha
2 g matcha
Sift the matcha into your warmed, dry bowl. Gently work any small clumps through the sieve with your chashaku.
Add warm water
60 ml · 70–80°C
Pour the warm water over the sifted powder. Use water below boiling to bring out the tea’s flavour.
Whisk until smooth
A quick W motion
Whisk briskly back and forth until evenly mixed, with a fine layer of foam. Keep the bamboo tines just clear of the base.
Ready to enjoy
Adjust to your taste
Enjoy straight from the bowl. For a lighter cup, add a little more warm water. If you prefer milk, try the latte below.
If you prefer milk
Make it a latte.
Start with the whisked matcha above and add 150–200 ml of your preferred milk.
- Over ice
- Fill a glass with ice and milk, then pour in the matcha. Stir to bring it together.
- Served warm
- Add gently warmed milk to the matcha. Froth the milk first if you like a softer finish.
Sweeten to taste, if you like.
Genmaicha & hojicha.
For genmaicha, start with 2 g of powder and 60 ml of warm water, then add water or milk to taste. Our Hokage hojicha is selected for lattes: mix the same starting amounts, then add 150–200 ml milk. Adjust the strength to your taste.
For a cold drink, mix with the warm water first, then add ice and cold water or milk. Some settling is natural; stir before drinking.
A little care.
Your bamboo whisk
Rinse after use and allow it to air dry completely. Avoid detergent, and don’t press or twist the fine tines. A whisk stand helps support their shape.
Your ceramic bowl
Hand wash and dry thoroughly before storing. Our Fresh Snow and Blushed Garden bowls are not suitable for a dishwasher or microwave. Avoid sudden temperature changes.
Keeping your tea fresh
Close the inner pouch and tin after use. Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and strong aromas. Use a clean, dry scoop and follow the best-before information on your pack.
Ingredients & caffeine
Matcha, genmaicha and hojicha contain caffeine. Check your tea’s label for ingredients and batch-specific allergen advice.
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