Matcha 101 Beginner's Guide (+ How to Make Latte & More)

Ingredients

• 2 grams Matcha Powder (Ceremonial grade, sifted before use)
• 50 milliliters Water (Heated to 70‑75°C)
• 150 milliliters Oat Milk (Unsweetened, cold)
• 5 pieces Ice Cubes (Optional, for iced latte)
• 10 milliliters Simple Syrup (Optional sweetener; can substitute honey or agave)

Instructions

1. Pre‑warm the Bowl

   Fill the ceramic bowl with hot water, let sit for a few seconds, then discard the water and dry the bowl with a clean towel.

   Time: PT30S

2. Measure Matcha

   Weigh 2 g of matcha powder using a digital scale (or approx. ½ teaspoon).

   Time: PT1M

3. Heat Water

   Heat 50 ml of water in the electric kettle until it reaches 70‑75°C.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 70-75°C

4. Add Water to Matcha

   Pour the hot water over the sifted matcha in the bowl.

   Time: PT15S

5. Whisk to Froth

   Using the bamboo whisk, whisk briskly with a wrist‑only motion, making a figure‑8 pattern, until a fine foam forms on the surface.

   Time: PT45S

6. Serve Traditional Matcha (Optional)

   Sip the prepared matcha straight from the bowl in three small sips.

   Time: PT0S

7. Prepare the Latte Base

   Fill a glass with 5 ice cubes, then pour 150 ml of cold oat milk, leaving a small gap at the top.

   Time: PT1M

8. Combine Matcha and Latte

   Gently pour the whisked matcha over the oat milk, allowing the foam to rise to the surface.

   Time: PT15S

9. Add Sweetener (Optional)

   Drizzle 10 ml of simple syrup or honey over the foam if you prefer a sweeter latte.

   Time: PT15S

10. Tool‑Free Method (Mason Jar)

    Place 2 g of matcha and 50 ml of water into a mason jar, seal tightly, and shake vigorously for 30‑45 seconds until frothy. Pour into a glass over ice and oat milk.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

100

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

1 g