Zuisen No Shiro Matcha
Usucha ceremonial grade matcha
Suitable for making usucha (thin matcha)
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Producer: Marukyu Koyamaen
40g tin
Brewing Guide
How To Prepare Usucha (Thin Matcha)
1 tsp (2g) matcha powder
1/4 cup (60ml) water at 176F (80C)1. Sift the matcha powder into a bowl.
2. Soften the bamboo whisk by submerging it in hot water for 30 seconds before whisking.
3. Add water to the matcha powder. Whisk vigorously back and forth in a straight line until frothy and no clumps remain for about 30 seconds. (The placement of your whisk should be near the bottom of the bowl).
4. Lift the whisk near the surface and whisk in a zigzag direction for 10-15 seconds to break the big bubbles to create a microfoam.
Katelyn's Tips:
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Matcha has a tendency to clump, so sifting ensures a smoother texture. In the case you do not have a sieve, take the edge of your tea scoop or spoon and draw vertical and horizontal lines across the powder to separate as many clumps as possible. Envision drawing a 4x4 tic-tac-toe grid.
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Whisking vigorously means to whisk at a fast pace so you can aerate the matcha. Keep the whisk in one plane as you whisk back and forth. Avoid pressing the whisk into the bottom of the bowl although gently scraping the bowl sometimes cannot be avoided.
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