This grade of matcha green tea has all the previously mentioned benefits of Japanese matcha. This matcha also has 50% more theanine than our Japanese matcha grade so it is excellent for calm, focus and mood uplift. Also smoother tasting. We recommend this grade of Koyu matcha tea to those with a good diet and lifestyle. Such people find this much more boosting than our Japanese matcha tea grade.
Ingredients
Directions
- Boil soft water to a temperature of maximum 80°C (just starting to steam), though it may be cooler
- Warm and dry the bowl and soften the bristles of the chasen (whisk) with hot water
- Sift or scoop ½ teaspoon of matcha into the bowl
- Add around 1.5 oz or 45ml of hot water
- Describe a slow M or figure of 8 to break up any lumps at the bottom of the bowl
- Whisk briskly back and forth to create a foamy cup of delicious matcha. Dilute according to taste, adding more water as necessary.