1- Koicha
How to make Koicha?
A cup of Koicha is comparable to a coffee Espresso, in other words, it's a matcha shot.
A Koicha drink is notably strong, thick and viscous. It can be drunk by itself like a coffee espresso or used in drinks like matcha lattes and smoothies.
How to prepare a Koicha drink?
You will need:
-Ingredients:
- 4 Chashaku scoops of ceremonial grade matcha powder (1.5; 2 teaspoons).
- 40ml of water (not hotter than 70°C)
-Utensils:
- A Cha Wan (Traditional
- A Traditional Bamboo Whisk
- A Chashaku (Traditional Bamboo Scoop)
How to Prepare:
- Add the matcha powder in the Cha wan
- Add the water
- Start blending with the whisk and make sure you blend any kind of lumps and residue at a slow pace to avoid creating bubbles.
- Enjoy alone or mixed with some milk or juice etc..
Usucha
A cup of Ushucha is well known for its frothy texture and nice crema and is the most common way to enjoy your matcha ceremony.
How to prepare an Ushucha drink?
You will need:
-Ingredients:
- 2 Chashaku scoops of ceremonial grade matcha powder ( around 1 teaspoon).
- 50ml of water (not hotter than 70°C)
-Utensils:
- A Cha Wan (Traditional
- A Traditional Bamboo Whisk
- A Chashaku (Traditional Bamboo Scoop)
How to Prepare:
- Add the matcha powder in the Cha wan
- Add half of your water (25ml)
- Start blending with the whisk and whisk at a very fast pace back and forth in a "W" motion mainly the surface to create as many bubbles and crema as possible. The goal here is to have a bubbly creamy drink!
- Enjoy!
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