
Classic · Hot
Traditional usucha
The thin tea preparation served in Japanese tea ceremony.
Recipes · 10 preparations
The traditional bowls: usucha, koicha, and the preparations built directly on them. No milk, no syrup, just matcha, water, and technique, which is why grade and temperature matter most here.
These recipes use lower water temperatures and precise whisking times. If a bowl tastes harsh, the fix is usually cooler water or a finer sift rather than less matcha.

Classic · Hot
The thin tea preparation served in Japanese tea ceremony.

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Thick tea with double the matcha and half the water.

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An everyday hot bowl with simple tools.

Classic · Iced
Cold and refreshing with no milk or sweetener.

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A guest style preparation with careful technique.

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A small concentrated sip with very little water.

Classic · Iced
An overnight steep that makes a smooth and gentle cup.

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A room temperature water variant that softens the flavor.

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A transitional preparation between thick and thin tea.

Classic · Iced
Sparkling water over fresh matcha for a dry crisp drink.