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Matcha honey bee

A warm cup with honey and a slice of fresh lemon.

Difficulty EasyWhisk 20 sAbout $1.50 a serving
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Matcha honey bee, prepared and served
2 g to 60 ml at 75 °CAbout 68 mg of caffeine and roughly 50 mg of L‑theanine. Estimates for general interest, not medical advice.
Matcha2 g
Water60 ml
Temperature75 °C
Whisk20 sec
Caffeine68 mg

Method

  1. Sift 2g of matcha into a bowl.

  2. Add 60ml of water at 75 degrees Celsius and whisk for 20 seconds.

  3. Stir 2 teaspoons of honey into the matcha until fully dissolved.

  4. Pour into a teacup and top with 100ml of hot water at 75 degrees Celsius.

  5. Float a thin lemon wheel on the surface.

Add the lemon last. Citrus added before the matcha can dull the foam.Almanac note

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