Utensils
Tea bowl
In the traditional chanoyu, the selection of the acceptable is bowl may be a necessity, especially within the preparation of Matcha tea. it's imperative that the bowl is sturdy, adequately wide to permit one to whisk in it, and pleasing to carry in your hands. One can use a French latte bowl or the other that's considered to be suitable.
The Whisk
The use of the normal bamboo whisk which is additionally referred to as the Chasen is important for the preparation of Matcha. While one also can use an electrical latte aerator, it's considered to possess a special aesthetic experience. the utilization of a metal whisk isn't recommendable and therefore the incontrovertible fact that a bamboo whisk is often purchased from shops that sell Matcha tea or online for fewer than $15 making it a necessity to be ready to enjoy the perfect Matcha tea.
Fine Mesh Sieve
The mesh is important to help with the sifting of the tea.
The other components needed to be ready to make the perfect Matcha tea include:
·High-grade Matcha tea
A bamboo scoop also knew as a Chashaku although a spoon are often used
Method
employing a strainer and therefore the Matcha scoop, sift the Matcha tea into the bowl, moving the inside track over the powder gently back and forth and slowly pushing it through. Each step should be approached with tons of care and mindfulness thanks to Matcha's delicate nature.
· Boil approximately 80 Mls of water and permit cooling for about 5 minutes before pouring it into a mug. it's imperative that boiling water isn't poured straight on Matcha because it burns the fragile plant part leading to the loss of nutrients within the tea.
· Then steadily whisk the Match and water together using the W and M pattern. so as to be ready to produce froth, one must whist quickly so on get air through the tea and produce bubbles. you ought to notice that the Matcha powder doesn't dissolve completely into the water but is suspended within the water.
· Once there has been the formation of froth on top, one must gently drag the whisk back and forth, popping any large bubbles. At now no large bubbles should be present, just a smooth, consistent creamy layer of froth on top, presenting you with a pleasant, tight crema.
· At now, you ought to just sit down and luxuriate in your tea treat. you ought to devour your bowl in your hands and take small but quick sips of the delicious Matcha. Traditionally, your bowl shouldn't be set down until you've got drunk all the tea. Once done, traditions recommend that you simply examine your bowl, admitting its shape and glaze; it's optional though