For some time now, a new type of green tea has been brewing in coffee shops, the well-known green tea from the East, called Matcha. It's one of the More popular due to its flavor, properties and because it is very versatile.
This tea is obtained in a particular way due to its drying, it is thoroughly ground very fine and with the help of a stone mill that rotates very slowly.
Although this tea seems very sophisticated, its preparation is very simple. Next we will tell you how to prepare a good cup of matcha tea.
Matcha tea preparation
For a correct preparation we will need your utensils suitable to create the true and genuine concoction, however, if they are not available we can use our imagination and adapt it to our more western techniques.
- First the tea is placed in a bowl called chawan, with the help of a bamboo spatula called chazaku and emulsion with a little hot water with the help of a whisk also made of bamboo, the chasen. We suggest using a regular mixer or a shaker.
- To achieve this fine consistency, place a teaspoon of tea in the preheated bowl and add between 70 and 100 milliliters of water at a temperature of 85º. The bowl should be almost full,
- You need shake its content for at least 30 seconds until emulsified for a thicker appearance and a soft jade green head.
This matcha tea Thick is a specialty that is gaining strength in many places and cafes in our country, it could be said that it is one of the new fashions. To prepare it perfectly, you have to double the amount of tea and the water is reduced to 40 or 50 milliliters. Leaving a consistency similar to liquid honey.