Best Matcha Green Tea
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 6
Making matcha green tea starts with using high quality powder. Discover how to make this hot beverage with or without a bamboo whisk.
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Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon matcha green powder
- 1 cup hot water (not boiling)
Instructions
Without a bamboo whisk:
- In a cup, add ½ teaspoon of matcha powder to 1 tablespoon of hot water (not boiling)
- Use a teaspoon to mix them together. Make sure the matcha is fully dissolved and there are no lumps.
- Top up with hot water and enjoy!
With a bamboo whisk"
- Warm a small bowl by filling it one-third of the way with hot water
- Dip your whisk prongs in the hot water to soften them, then discard the water and dry the bowl with a clean cloth
- Sift ½ teaspoon of matcha powder into the bowl. Use the end of the whisk to break up any lumps, then add hot water (not boiling)
- Hold the bowl steady and whisk vigorously in a “W” motion until bubbles form and a thick froth appears.
- Pour into a mug and enjoy!
Notes
It's best to use premium grade matcha powder for the best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 6 | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 12mg | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Iron: 0.4mg
Additional Info
Net Carbs:
0
g
|
% Carbs:
0
%
|
% Protein:
100
%
|
% Fat:
0
%
|
SmartPoints:
0