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Cold brew matcha

An overnight steep that makes a smooth and gentle cup.

Cold brew matcha, prepared and served
2 g to 250 ml at 5 °CAbout 68 mg of caffeine and roughly 50 mg of L‑theanine. Estimated at about 34 mg of caffeine and 25 mg of L-theanine per gram of matcha. Cultivar, grade and harvest all move the real figure, so treat these as a guide, not a measurement. Not medical advice.
Matcha2 g
Water250 ml
Temperature5 °C
Whisk20 sec
Caffeine68 mg

Estimated at about 34 mg of caffeine and 25 mg of L-theanine per gram of matcha. Cultivar, grade and harvest all move the real figure, so treat these as a guide, not a measurement. Not medical advice.

Method

  1. Sift 2g of matcha into a sealable bottle or jar.

  2. Add 250ml of cold filtered water.

  3. Seal and shake hard for 20 seconds until fully dissolved.

  4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  5. Shake again before serving over ice.

Cold extraction pulls less of the bitter compounds. Use ceremonial grade for the best result.Almanac note

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