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Plain hot matcha

An everyday hot bowl with simple tools.

Plain hot matcha, prepared and served
2 g to 70 ml at 72 °CAbout 68 mg of caffeine and roughly 50 mg of L‑theanine. Estimates for general interest, not medical advice.
Matcha2 g
Water70 ml
Temperature72 °C
Whisk20 sec
Caffeine68 mg

Method

  1. Sift 2g of matcha into a bowl or wide cup.

  2. Add 70ml of water at 72 degrees Celsius.

  3. Whisk in a W pattern for 20 seconds until light foam forms.

  4. Pour and serve immediately.

If foam is patchy, your water may be too hot. Aim for 70 to 75 degrees.Almanac note

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