Soak matcha powder in hot water.

Matcha should be brewed in hot water. The temperature of the hot water can be between 70-80 degrees Celsius. It can also be brewed with boiling water. Steeping it in cold water will accelerate the oxidation and discoloration of the matcha powder and lose the mellow and freshness of the matcha powder itself. green. Matcha powder is made from steamed green tea, which is ground into powder form and is used in many fields.

Matcha powder cannot be brewed directly with water. Brewing it directly with water will produce a large number of clumps. The first step is to prepare the paste, that is, add a little boiling water to the matcha powder, slowly make it into a fine paste, adjust it until the matcha powder no longer clumps, then slowly pour the boiling water into the bowl, mix it into a liquid, and finally pour Add all the boiling water and stir evenly.

Tips for brewing matcha powder:

Boil the water, then after boiling the water, first descale the tea bowl and bowl, wash and shake off the water, use a teaspoon to add 3 grams Pour the tea powder into the bowl. Pour a little cold boiled water to cover the bottom of the bowl, and circle the teapot to evenly distribute the tea powder. If there are small lumps, press the teapot to open it. When stirring, you can stick a teapot to the bottom of the bowl and stir gently.

After stirring the tea, the tea powder has no precipitation or agglomeration. Add hot water at about 80 degrees Celsius. Use lower temperature boiling water for matcha to maximize its taste and aroma. The key to creating an even, fine foam is to hold the teapot gently and tap with the strength of your wrist. The teapot should not touch the bottom of the bowl to allow better air entry.