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Matcha cappuccino

A small mug with a thick layer of microfoam.

Matcha cappuccino
2g matcha60ml water75 C120ml whole68mg caffeine$2.00

Ingredients

  • 2 g matcha
  • 60 ml water at 75 C
  • 120 ml whole milk

Tools

ChasenChawanSieveMilk Steamer

Steps

  1. Sift 2g of matcha into a bowl.
  2. Add 60ml of water at 75 degrees Celsius and whisk for 20 seconds.
  3. Steam 120ml of whole milk until thick microfoam forms at about 60 degrees Celsius.
  4. Pour the matcha into a 200ml cappuccino cup.
  5. Spoon and pour the milk so the foam crowns the surface.

Whisk about 20 seconds.

A handheld milk frother also works. Aim for shiny paint like microfoam.

Taste profile

Umami5/10
Sweet3/10
Bitter3/10
Creamy7/10
Foam9/10
Color6/10

Caffeine and L-theanine figures are estimates, not medical advice.