Wednesday, 9 February 2011

(Matcha) Matcha.



Where it's grown: Japan.


How it tastes: Grassy and a little bitter.

Color of the brew: Green with a bit of white froth.

When to drink it: When you want a break from the ordinary.

Brewing Directions: Matcha is powdered green tea, and is not steeped but rather whipped into freshly boiled water. Place 1/2 teaspoon matcha powder in a bowl or large teacup (big enough that you can whip the tea in without spilling). Pour in 1 cup freshly boiled water and stir vigorously with a fork or whisk until frothy.

Worth noting: Matcha was traditionally used in the classical Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu), stirred with a bamboo whisk before being presented to the drinker. Today, matcha is also consumed as a refreshing drink with milk and sugar, served both hot and on ice.
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19 comments:

  1. Crazy Days9 February 2011 at 07:36

    I wish i had some of this to try. Looks rather good.

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  2. missmarie9 February 2011 at 09:08

    Hm I'm not so sure. Grassy and bitter doesn't sound like my cup of tea...no pun intended.

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  3. Jessica in Wonderland9 February 2011 at 09:14

    @missmarie: Its an acquired taste ^.~

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  4. Zakk9 February 2011 at 09:39

    I kind of want to try this :3

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  5. Unknown9 February 2011 at 09:55

    Hmmm I like bitter xP

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  6. donga50009 February 2011 at 12:49

    Seems like this tea would be kinda icky.. ha

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  7. KT9 February 2011 at 13:58

    Seems like it would be good relaxing tea, i find bitter is good for relaxation. Sweet is more of "hey i want to enjoy tea!" taste.

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  8. chowderp9 February 2011 at 16:45

    sounds pretty refreshing :o

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  9. metalpark_7318910 February 2011 at 06:54

    Ohhhh so that's what it was!!! Hahhaa

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  10. bill10 February 2011 at 09:04

    huh, for some reason green drinks look so appealing

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  11. Tasty10 February 2011 at 15:57

    Haha that's so funny.. I was just about to go down and make myself a cup of matcha! ^_^

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  12. kennanjones6911 February 2011 at 05:48

    It sounds like it taste good.
    I can imagine the slight bitterness.

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  14. Jessica in Wonderland11 February 2011 at 09:37

    @lumineko: Yay thanks! :)

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  15. elexerdelex11 February 2011 at 11:11

    Wow that looks delicious!

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  16. Stuff that matters, stuff that don't11 February 2011 at 14:06

    Looks nasty... I'd be apprehensive to touch it. Quite like green tea though so might be to my tastes.

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  17. killerkun11 February 2011 at 23:17

    hey this one looks tasty and refreshing :D

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  18. Jomann13 February 2011 at 23:42

    Never seen this kind of tea, looks interesting, where do they sell this?

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  19. Jessica in Wonderland14 February 2011 at 00:48

    @Jomann: You can buy it on the internet, there are many different qualities but the Yamakaen kind is not so expensive and is really good!

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