{"id":61,"date":"2026-08-15T15:25:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T15:25:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bear.campubl.com\/?p=61"},"modified":"2026-08-17T09:41:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T09:41:18","slug":"your-first-cup-of-matcha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bear.campubl.com\/?p=61","title":{"rendered":"Your First Cup of Matcha"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matcha does not need to be complicated. While the traditional preparation involves specific tools and techniques, you can make a good cup at home with just a few essentials. The key is getting the <strong>matcha-to-water ratio, temperature, and whisking technique<\/strong> right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a simple guide to making <em>usucha<\/em>, or thin matcha\u2014the easiest place to start for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What You\u2019ll Need<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 grams (about 1 teaspoon) of matcha powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60 mL hot water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matcha whisk (<em>chasen<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small bowl or cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fine-mesh sieve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spoon or matcha scoop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-matcha-deep-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\"><strong>Step 1: Heat Your Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring your water to a boil, then let it cool to around <strong>80\u00b0C<\/strong>. Avoid using freshly boiling water, as very high temperatures can make matcha taste harsher or more bitter. Water between <strong>70\u201380\u00b0C<\/strong> is commonly recommended for matcha preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-matcha-deep-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\"><strong>Step 2: Sift Your Matcha<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measure <strong>2 grams of matcha<\/strong> and pass it through a fine-mesh sieve into your bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This small step helps break up clumps, allowing the powder to mix more evenly with the water and creating a smoother texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-matcha-deep-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\"><strong>Step 3: Add the Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pour <strong>60 mL of 80\u00b0C water<\/strong> into the bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this stage, resist the urge to simply stir. Matcha is meant to be whisked so that the fine powder is properly suspended in the water. Ippodo Tea recommends 2 grams of matcha with 60 mL of water as a basic <em>usucha<\/em> ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-matcha-deep-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\"><strong>Step 4: Whisk, Whisk, Whisk!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hold your whisk lightly and move it quickly back and forth in a <strong>\u201cW\u201d or \u201cM\u201d motion<\/strong> rather than stirring in circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whisk vigorously for around <strong>15 seconds<\/strong>, or until a light layer of foam forms on the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The goal:<\/strong> a smooth, evenly mixed cup with fine foam\u2014not a bowl full of large bubbles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-matcha-deep-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\"><strong>Step 5: Taste and Make It Yours<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a sip while the matcha is fresh. A well-prepared cup can have a balance of <strong>umami, sweetness, bitterness, and a lingering vegetal flavor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you find the taste too strong, you can adjust the preparation to your preference. For a latte, for example, Ippodo recommends whisking <strong>3 grams of matcha with 90 mL of 80\u00b0C water<\/strong>, then adding milk or soy milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-matcha-deep-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\">Your Matcha, Your Ritual<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no need to have a perfect tea set before you start. A small bowl can stand in for a <em>chawan<\/em>, a teaspoon can measure your powder, and a fine sieve can replace a traditional sifter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What matters most is taking the time to experiment. Try different locally available matcha powders, adjust the water temperature or ratio, and pay attention to how each change affects the taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start simple. Whisk well. Find your matcha.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-matcha-deep-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\">Quick Reference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ingredient<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Matcha<\/td><td>2 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water<\/td><td>60 mL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water temperature<\/td><td>~80\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Whisking time<\/td><td>~15 seconds<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global.ippodo-tea.co.jp\/blogs\/tea-recipe\/basic-usucha-matcha\">Basic measurements and whisking technique.<\/a> &#8212; <em>Ippodo Tea<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matcha.nl\/en\/matcha\/about-matcha\/preparing-matcha\/\">Beginner-friendly preparation and recommended water temperature.<\/a> &#8212; <em>Matcha.nl<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matcha does not need to be complicated. 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