How to make the perfect cup of Matcha

🍵 Making matcha is as much about the ritual as it is about the result. Slow down, savour the moment — and follow these simple steps:

You’ll Need:

• 1 tsp (about 1g) of ceremonial-grade matcha
• 80 ml of hot water (just below boiling, around 80°C / 176°F)
• A matcha bowl (chawan)
• A bamboo whisk (chasen)
• A small sieve (optional, but helps prevent clumps)

Step-by-Step:

1. Heat the bowl
Place your matcha whisk in your matcha bowl and pour in a little hot water. After letting your matcha whisk soak for a minute or so, swirl, and discard — this warms the bowl and softens the bamboo whisk.

2. Add your matcha

Using a bamboo matcha scoop, place 2 sifted scoops (or 1 teaspoon) into a matcha bowl or cup.

TIP: We recommend using a fine sieve to sift the matcha. This helps create a smoother, frothier tea.

3. Add water
Pour 80 ml of hot (but not boiling) water over the sifted matcha.

4. Whisk
Using your chasen, whisk briskly in a “W” or zigzag motion until the tea is frothy and topped with a soft layer of foam — about 15–20 seconds.

5. Sip and savour
Enjoy immediately, ideally in silence or with intention. This is your moment of calm.