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Chilled usucha

A room temperature water variant that softens the flavor.

Difficulty MediumWhisk 25 sAbout $1.40 a serving
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Chilled usucha, prepared and served
2 g to 70 ml at 22 °CAbout 68 mg of caffeine and roughly 50 mg of L‑theanine. Estimates for general interest, not medical advice.
Matcha2 g
Water70 ml
Temperature22 °C
Whisk25 sec
Caffeine68 mg

Method

  1. Warm and dry the chawan as usual.

  2. Sift 2g of matcha into the bowl.

  3. Add 70ml of room temperature water at about 22 degrees Celsius.

  4. Whisk in a W pattern for 25 seconds.

  5. Drink immediately while the flavor is at its brightest.

Cooler water needs more whisking time, so be patient with the foam.Almanac note

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