Estimated at about 34 mg of caffeine and 25 mg of L-theanine per gram of matcha. Cultivar, grade and harvest all move the real figure, so treat these as a guide, not a measurement. Not medical advice.
Warm the chawan with hot water, then dry it.
Sift 2g of matcha into the bowl.
Add 70ml of water at 75 degrees Celsius.
Whisk briskly in a W or M pattern for 20 seconds.
Lift the chasen slowly to leave a fine even foam.
Drink within a few minutes for best flavor.
Use ceremonial grade matcha for the cleanest umami and natural sweetness.Almanac note
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