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Matcha shot

A small concentrated sip with very little water.

Difficulty EasyWhisk 15 sAbout $0.80 a serving
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Matcha shot, prepared and served
1 g to 30 ml at 72 °CAbout 34 mg of caffeine and roughly 25 mg of L‑theanine. Estimates for general interest, not medical advice.
Matcha1 g
Water30 ml
Temperature72 °C
Whisk15 sec
Caffeine34 mg

Method

  1. Sift 1g of matcha into a small bowl or shot glass.

  2. Add 30ml of water at 72 degrees Celsius.

  3. Whisk briskly for 15 seconds until smooth.

  4. Pour into a small cup and sip in two or three quick drinks.

Half a gram less means half the caffeine. Useful before short workouts or in the late afternoon.Almanac note

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