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Thin koicha

A transitional preparation between thick and thin tea.

Difficulty MediumWhisk 25 sAbout $2.40 a serving
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Thin koicha, prepared and served
3 g to 50 ml at 70 °CAbout 102 mg of caffeine and roughly 75 mg of L‑theanine. Estimates for general interest, not medical advice.
Matcha3 g
Water50 ml
Temperature70 °C
Whisk25 sec
Caffeine102 mg

Method

  1. Warm the chawan and dry it gently.

  2. Sift 3g of ceremonial matcha into the bowl.

  3. Add 50ml of water at 70 degrees Celsius.

  4. Whisk slowly to combine, then increase to a steady rhythm for 25 seconds.

  5. Stop while the surface still shows a thin foam.

A good way to taste a high grade matcha without committing to full koicha.Almanac note

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