Matcha Tea Whisking

[Sixpoundera]

ha! thanks for the tutorial, I've finally whisked it right! :)

[infamousmonster]

I recommend just getting an aerolatte. You don't need to subject yourself to that kinda wrist motion... looks like you're gonna get carpal tunnel in the long run. Plus, cleanup is a lot easier.

Only downfall is that the batteries drain pretty fast, but compared to traditional whisking, it's worth the extra bucks.

[The2133]

@KottenBerryXO She did.

[The2133]

Thanks for posting!

[KottenBerryXO]

I thought you're suppose to whisk it in a 'w' motion.

[KoyuMatcha]

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@Stonio - haven't tried that one, I can tell you that Koyu ceremonial blend is very nice.

@Antphoneigh - its a chashaku-a traditional tea ceremony implement

@33hegemon - you can use a small battery operated milk frother

All 3 things you can conveniently buy at our online store

[KoyuMatcha]

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@Stonio - haven't tried that one, I can tell you that Koyu ceremonial blend is very nice.

@Antphoneigh - its a chashaku-a traditional tea ceremony implement

@33hegemon - you can use a small battery operated milk frother

All 3 things you can conveniently buy at our online store

[KoyuMatcha]

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@Stonio - haven't tried that one, I can tell you that Koyu ceremonial blend is very nice.

@Antphoneigh - its a chashaku-a traditional tea ceremony implement

@33hegemon - you can use a small battery operated milk frother

All 3 things you can conveniently buy at our online store

[KoyuMatcha]

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@Stonio - haven't tried that one, I can tell you that Koyu ceremonial blend is very nice.

@Antphoneigh - its a chashaku-a traditional tea ceremony implement

@33hegemon - you can use a small battery operated milk frother

All 3 things you can conveniently buy at our online store

[Stonio]

Is the brand Nagata Chaen any good? It's Ceremonial grade stuff I have..

[Antphoneigh]

Where do you get that spoon from?

[TheLegend1245]

is the green tea suppose to be bitter?

[Ladyofdeath777]

@TheLegend1245 Astringent... not exactly bitter, though the two flavors are easily confused.

[33hegemon]

If you don't have a bamboo whisk, what other item can be used to whisk the tea?

[FloridaRaider]

you don't add any honey or anything? does it have much flavor?

[sXeish]

@FloridaRaider

It tastes really grassy, Adding honey or sugar helps alot with taste.

I just bought and drank some for the first time today! I felt amazing after drinking a cup full, It gave me great energy and lifted my mood :)

I strongly recommend Matcha!

[nialler190188]

wow you use alot of the powder at one time . . i use about a gram each time but I suppose I only drink it from a cup . . I love it even though its V. expensive

[SOUTHPARKFOREVER240]

Oh... and dont be a douche bag by trying to sell your matcha !

[SOUTHPARKFOREVER240]

water has to be at 69.75 Celsius. If its at 70 it will be bitter, and if at 69 Celsius it will not release its health giving benefits. So you better buy a high tech thermometer ! =^_^= (Im just joking of course, if you can poach an egg you can make proper matcha, since both use lightly simmering water) However if you are climbing mt everest, you should use boiling water, since water boils at 71 degrees Celsius at that altitude.

[EricSchwin22]

Tea Bags? Pffff...This is the best Green Tea you can drink for your health.

[sarahminty]

What is in the green powder?

[jikolawrence1]

keV -- this is going 2B BIG -- 5 star tea -- best for yr health -- really great -- see the website for anti-oxidant tea!,J

[Azigirl211]

when you take it out, you forgot "Nono, ji"

[VioletMink]

Thank You So!

[shuczmarke]

omg this is so amateur!why do you upload a video like this on youtube????

[kadavy]

Very nice video. I make matcha very informally - hopefully some day I'll have nicer supplies like you. I made a video on my channel on how I make Matcha.

[jihadpizza]

do you drink it from the bowl??

[volure1]

i love matcha tea but it is so expenive !!!!!!!!!!! even 10 for it's a small can

[KoyuMatcha]

Hi Adam,

the bowl was a gift so I cant tell you the provenance.

As regards sugar/ no sugar. Traditionally the sweet is consumed beforehand and then the matcha. But thats tea ceremony tradition.

If you've bought Koyu matcha, feel free to create your own tradition

[lumiratiu]

@KoyuMatcha

Thank you for the written explanations in the video, they made clear some things you can not get by just watching the image. Now I finally can make matcha tea !

[AdamYusko]

Just Curious what type of bowl is that? I know its a Chawan, but what type of ware (yaki)?

[zobertke]

@AdamYusko

It's a blue ash hagi chawan made by Yamane Seigan. A wonderful glaze.

[padraigb001]

No, first you look at all the other matcha preparation videos, realise your error THEN you don't leave completely misinformed comments.

[C0288389]

You've done it wrong. When adding water you should only add a little first.... just enough to make a paste. Mix that together THEN add more water.

[manuchamp99]

Will it taste as good if you add sugar to it?

[jamtubez]

i like to eat something sweet before drinking matcha.. a mochi ball or something

[manuchamp99]

So...that a yes?

[jamtubez]

actually, I've never tried adding sugar to the matcha itself.. I like the contrast, see comment from padraigb001 below... and enjoy your tea!

[Mindzinsuk]

It's a no. Ussualy you don't mess with the taste once you have a tea that expensive! :)

[manuchamp99]

Ah ok, thanks!

[thibaulthalpern]

Where do you general buy your matcha from and which one in particular?

[thefanglessvampire]

So that is what tea whisks are for... You know more about tea than my kendo sensei.

[thibaulthalpern]

Well, kendo has nothing to do with tea making :)

[thefanglessvampire]

Very true.

[CONSIDERyou]

I just stir the matcha in. I hope I'm not losing any benefit.

[thibaulthalpern]

You aren't losing any health benefit that way. Of course not. What you are losing though is the particular taste and mouth feel because just stirring in the matcha like that doesn't distribute it evenly unlike using a bamboo whisk

[KoyuMatcha]

Finally, the whisking action is always back and forth - you move your hand to the various parts of the bowl to whisk fully before elevating gradually towards the end - your problem might be that you are swirling it around the bowl, which wont cause any great froth

[KoyuMatcha]

See the points in the previous comment. You don't apply force to grind or crush the powder into submission with the whisk, but you dont need to be tentative either. Just be sure to whisk briskly - the faster you can go the more concentrated the froth.

Be sure to check your water temperature and water source also - hard water won't froth.

[smellyface101]

i feel like im going to break the whisk every time i use it..are u applying force when u whisk?, cause i try not to and my tea never ends up very frothy :'(

[KoyuMatcha]

For best froth, be sure to use soft rather than hard water. Volvic is good.

The hotter the water the better it will froth also, but take care not to go above 80 degrees celsius.

The chasen also helps, especially if it has a lot of tines. This can vary between 80 - 120 generally speaking.

Finally for a very smooth matcha with no lumps its a good idea to sift the matcha first using a small handheld sifter or a matcha furui, the traditional implement.

[thibaulthalpern]

how do you make it so frothy?

[thibaulthalpern]

Is that not a lot of matcha for one bowl? I thought just one spoonful is enough.

By the way, I have always wondered why chawan are not coloured white inside (well some are). How would one enjoy the colour of the green tea if the inside of the bowl isn't white? Or doe sit not matter, I guess?

[scottrekishika]

the amount of water and matcha in a formal cermony is pretty much set depending on if you are making thin or thick tea, but since this appears to be for personal drinking then it can be altered to fit personal tastes. you can still enjoy the color of the green foam on top of the tea in this bowl. there are old tea bowls that are pure black, and they are also considered aesthetically pleasing.

[bebiidey]

thank you for making this video. it has been informative!

[KoyuMatcha]

Zenzen: ranbo deshita yo.

[th63th63]

jouzu ne

[padraigb001]

Up to 80 celsius is the limit - the hotter the tea, the better the foam. What this guy is using is about right - two scoops is around 1/2 to 3/4 of a teaspoon dindonfou depending on how high you heap it. The water level is about right too, though strict afficionados would use even less water (2 and a half gulps is standard), most beginners find that a little too intense. You can always dilute to suit your own taste.

Taking a small but intense sweet beforehand gives a wonderful balance of tastes

[dindonfou]

Water has to be at 70 celsius. If it is too hot it is going to be bitter!

Try with less powder than shown on this video... For the amount of water he is pouring, I would put only 1/2-3/4 of a teaspoon of tea.

Quality has a price too... (I've tasted one at 50$ for 20g...mmmmmm)

Keep it in an almost sealed container or bag, in another container, in the freezer.

Tea keeps the taste and smells of other food, so avoid spice rack, and of course keep it away from light.

[nathanyyyy]

what a know it all.......

[ProblemAudio]

Oh geez, somebody trying to help you out by giving you useful information :O

[rogneid]

I have never seen how matcha tea was prepared. It's very fascinations. We have a new tea shop nearby and I will try to find the utensils. It will be a way to start our end of day relaxations.

[TYPEArchANGEL]

i must be doing something wrong. my tea is always bitter but i never add boiling water. is it possible that the tea i purchased was the problem?

[stratocasterxl]

it could just be the type of matcha. i tried many different types and some were sweet with less aroma and i now have matcha shohaku from the koyamaen plantation and it has a strong aroma and is quite bitter. i guess it just takes some time to find the matcha that is right for you.

[sencha22]

Lovely! Such a gorgeous color to the tea and also the chawan is beautiful. Thank you for showing this.