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How To Make Matcha An Exotic Herbal Tea

| Tuesday, 10 September 2013
By Amanda Baird


Many people are not aware of the fact that matcha is a type of green tea specifically available in Asian countries especially Japan. The reason why it is referred as Japanese tea is because the major exporter and producer of this green tea is none other than Japan. If you consume it regularly you will be benefited with it in a healthy way. Its not difficult to learn how to make matcha tea but the process can differ from making other type of teas.

This tea isn't like other herbal teas that contain tea leafs instead its available in powdered form which implies you will be drinking entire tea leaf rather than simply drinking the water concentrate of it. You have the alternative to keep the texture of it either thick or thin as per your individual inclination and preferring. The thick form of tea is called Usucha and tea with thin texture is called Koicha.

To avoid an awful tasting tea you should follow the brewing process in an accurate manner. There are certain steps that you need to follow to brew a perfect cup of matcha. Never use boiling hot water to brew it instead use warm hot water.

The first thing you are required to do is to boil the water at its highest temperature and once boiled turn off the heat and let it rest for a minute or two before starting the process of brewing. Its better if you take out some warm water in a separate pan or bowl to reach the consistency that you desire. Pour rest of the water in another bowl. Although you need to rest the water for sometime but don't let it cool down otherwise it won't be brewed perfectly.

Now add the green tea powder according to your desire. In a single cup, you can add half to two scoops of powder. For instance, if you are looking for thick consistency then you should add 2 scoops whereas if you want it to be thin then only half scoop would be more than enough. You should strain it so that there are no particles left inside the mixture.

While making sure that the water temperature is still quite hot, whisk your tea as quickly and smoothly as you can. The best way to prepare it should be that first of all you take a small quantity of hot water add the powder to create mixture and once its mixed thoroughly, you can add the rest of the water and mix it well.

Whisk it for sometime to get a thick and frothy consistency whereas on the other hand, you don't need to whisk for a long time if you are looking for a thinly textured drink. Always drink your beverage while its hot otherwise its taste would change it will not give you a refreshing feeling.

It can be said that the process of how to make matcha is quite simple. You can preserve the tea powder for a long time if you keep it in an air tight jar within a refrigerator. The antioxidants found in this tea are considered extremely beneficial for your body health so make it your habit of drinking at least one cup on a daily basis.




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