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Traditional usucha

The thin tea preparation served in Japanese tea ceremony.

Difficulty MediumWhisk 20 sAbout $1.40 a serving
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Traditional usucha, prepared and served
2 g to 70 ml at 75 °CAbout 68 mg of caffeine and roughly 50 mg of L‑theanine. Estimates for general interest, not medical advice.
Matcha2 g
Water70 ml
Temperature75 °C
Whisk20 sec
Caffeine68 mg

Method

  1. Warm the chawan with hot water, then dry it.

  2. Sift 2g of matcha into the bowl.

  3. Add 70ml of water at 75 degrees Celsius.

  4. Whisk briskly in a W or M pattern for 20 seconds.

  5. Lift the chasen slowly to leave a fine even foam.

  6. 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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