The tea ceremony requires years of training and practice...The supremely important matter is that the act be performed in the most perfect, most polite, most graceful, most charming manner possible.” – Lafcadio Hearn
The tea ceremony requires years of training and practice...The supremely important matter is that the act be performed in the most perfect, most polite, most graceful, most charming manner possible.” – Lafcadio Hearn
HOW TO MAKE MATCHA:
There is nothing like participating in a formal Japanese Tea Ceremony. We hope you will have the opportunity at some point in your tea drinking life. In the meantime, here is a simple way to make matcha at home:
1. Using a chashaku (bamboo scoop), add 2 heaping scoops or 1/2 tsp to a bowl. If you have a special bowl, or a rare handmade bowl from Japan that can make the experience even more special – however, we use one the very bowl from our Matcha Tea Set which works out perfectly and doesn't cost a fortune. It's a great affordable starter set.
2. Pour approximately 4oz (1/2c) of hot water heated to 175˚F.
3. Using a bamboo whisk, whisk the brew in a circular or back-and-forth motion, agitating the water until it froths. Be careful not to scrape the bottom of the bowl and keep you whisk as vertical as possible.
4. Sip and enjoy!
Be sure to add in a small butter cookie to enjoy a touch of sweetness, as they do in ceremonies!
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If you are ordering online to pick-up at one of our area market locations, please place your order by 5pm the FRIDAY before a market or we can not guarantee your order will be fulfilled in time to pick-up. We also prefer not to hold orders, so please order when you know you can pick up at the next market! An email will be sent to you confirming you can pick up your order! Thank you!
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