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Classic koicha

Thick tea with double the matcha and half the water.

Difficulty AdvancedWhisk 30 sAbout $3.20 a serving
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Classic koicha, prepared and served
4 g to 40 ml at 70 °CAbout 136 mg of caffeine and roughly 100 mg of L‑theanine. Estimates for general interest, not medical advice.
Matcha4 g
Water40 ml
Temperature70 °C
Whisk30 sec
Caffeine136 mg

Method

  1. Warm the chawan and dry it gently.

  2. Sift 4g of high grade matcha into the bowl.

  3. Add 40ml of water at 70 degrees Celsius.

  4. Knead the matcha slowly with the chasen for 30 seconds.

  5. Continue until the texture is glossy and paint like.

  6. Sip slowly to enjoy the deep umami.

Koicha requires top tier ceremonial matcha. Lower grades will taste astringent.Almanac note

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