How to make matcha at home

What you need

• Matcha powder — our matcha tea powder
• A whisk — our electric milk frother does it in seconds
• Hot water and milk (any kind) for a latte

Step by step

1. 1

   Measure the matcha

   Sift about 1 teaspoon (around 2 g) of matcha into a cup or bowl. Sifting breaks up clumps so it mixes smoothly.

2. 2

   Add hot — not boiling — water

   Pour in about 60 ml of water at roughly 75–80°C (170–175°F). Boiling water scorches matcha and makes it bitter, so let a just-boiled kettle sit for a few minutes first.

3. 3

   Whisk until smooth and foamy

   Use an electric milk frother for 15–20 seconds, moving it gently up and down, until there are no lumps and a light foam forms on top.

4. 4

   Froth your milk (for a latte)

   Warm about 180 ml of milk — dairy, oat or almond all work — then froth it with the same frother until creamy.

5. 5

   Pour and enjoy

   Pour the frothed milk over your matcha for a latte, or top up with more hot water for classic matcha tea. For iced matcha, whisk with a little water, then pour over ice and cold milk.

Tips for better matcha

• Bitter taste? Your water is too hot, or you used too much powder — cool the water and start with 1 teaspoon.
• Clumpy? Sift first, and whisk with a small amount of water before adding the rest.
• Like it sweeter? Stir in honey, maple syrup or vanilla before frothing the milk.
• Store matcha sealed and away from light and heat to keep its colour and flavour.