4g matcha40ml water70 C136mg caffeine$3.20
Classic / advanced / hot
Classic koicha
Thick tea with double the matcha and half the water.
Ingredients
- 4 g matcha
- 40 ml water at 70 C
Tools
ChasenChawanChashakuSieve
Steps
- Warm the chawan and dry it gently.
- Sift 4g of high grade matcha into the bowl.
- Add 40ml of water at 70 degrees Celsius.
- Knead the matcha slowly with the chasen for 30 seconds.
- Continue until the texture is glossy and paint like.
- Sip slowly to enjoy the deep umami.
Whisk about 30 seconds.
Koicha requires top tier ceremonial matcha. Lower grades will taste astringent.
Taste profile
Umami10/10
Sweet3/10
Bitter2/10
Creamy2/10
Foam1/10
Color10/10
Caffeine and L-theanine figures are estimates, not medical advice.
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