Classic / medium
Traditional usucha
The thin tea preparation served in Japanese tea ceremony.
2g matcha70ml water75 C68 mg caffeine$1.40
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Steps
- Warm the chawan with hot water, then dry it.
- Sift 2g of matcha into the bowl.
- Add 70ml of water at 75 degrees Celsius.
- Whisk briskly in a W or M pattern for 20 seconds.
- Lift the chasen slowly to leave a fine even foam.
- Drink within a few minutes for best flavor.
Use ceremonial grade matcha for the cleanest umami and natural sweetness.
Taste profile
Umami7/10
Sweet2/10
Bitter3/10
Creamy0/10
Foam8/10
Color8/10
Log brew