Matcha
Matcha is very popular these days. Matcha was introduced to America by the book “The Book Of Tea”in 1906.
Japanese Tea Ceremony started in Kamakura period (around 1192). Back then, only upper class people such as Shogun could have matcha.
Matcha is made by grinding the highest quality green tea leaves, Tencha in the stone mill. Unlike drinking other green tea, drinking matcha is the same as eating whole green tea leaves. Therefore, you can get a lot more nutritions than brewed green tea. Matcha is the best of green tea.
Matcha Latte
To make a Matcha Latte…
You need:
Measuring cup and measuring spoons
Mug, cup or tea bowl
1tsp Matcha
1cup of your favorite milk
Sweetener (optional)
Bamboo whisk (chasen) or small electric milk frother
1) Place matcha into your mug, cup or tea bowl
2) Warm1cup of milk (to about 176°f, 80°c)
3) Pour about half of the warm milk in to your mug/cup. If you are using tea bowl, pour about one quarter cup of the warm milk.
4) Mix/whisk quickly and well.
5) Whisk or froth the rest of the milk to make make a foam
6)Pour the rest of the milk and foam into your mug/cup/ tea bowl
Hojicha
Hojicha is a roasted green tea. It is discovered in 1920. Hojicha is usually made from the last harvest of the
season. The roasting process makes hojicha nutty and toasty and redusces the amount of caffein. It also has pyrazine that helps to relax and to improve the blood circulation. Hojicha is ideal for young children and as a tea to enjoy in the evening.
To make a Hojicha Latte
You need:
Measuring cup and measuring spoons
Mug, cup or tea Bowl
2tsps of hojicha powder
1 cup of your favorite milk
Sweetener (optional)
bamboo whisk (chasen) or small electric milk frother
1) Place 2tsps of hojicha powder into your mug/cup/tea bowl
2) Warm1 cup of milk (to about194°F-203°F, 90°c-95°c).
3) Pour 1/3cup of milk into your mug/cup/tea bowl
4) Mix/whisk quickly and well
5) Whisk or froth the rest of the milk to make a foam
6)Pour the milk and foam into your mug/cup/tea bowl