How to choose your
Ceremonial Matcha
JADE CLOUD
15% BITTERNESS
With a slight bitterness and light notes of hazelnut, the Emerald Cloud is perfect for an immersion in the world of matcha.
EMERALD CLOUD
10% BITTERNESS
With a very slight bitterness and light vanilla notes, the Emerald Cloud is perfect for your first step in the matcha world.
IMPERIAL CLOUD
0% BITTERNESS
Without bitterness and with its slight sweet notes, the imperial cloud is part of the excellence of the matcha universe.
How to prepare the Matcha
薄茶 Usucha method the fine and airy way
Preparation
☁️Utensils needed
☁️ A bowl (if possible with spout)
☁️ A spoon (Chashaku)
☁️ A whisk (Chasen)
☁️ A kettle (or a saucepan)
☁️ Quality matcha tea
☁️ A glass
Matcha
☁️The magic powder !
Place a teaspoon of the fine green powder at the bottom of a bowl. Pour 70 ml (about 4 tablespoons) of water that has been heated. Thus, matcha does not participate in cooking and its properties are preserved.
The water should not exceed a temperature of 75°C, at the risk of giving bitterness and not enjoying all the benefits of tea! It should be hot but not burning. Do not use boiling water !
Whip
☁️Make a "M"
Grab the bowl with one hand and whip with the other. The gesture should be energetic and follow a form of M rather than an 8 shape, so as not to have lumps. The whip barely touches the chawan bowl. It doesn’t crash against the edges or the bottom.Once you get a frothy texture, it’s good!
Pour
☁️ To each its own taste!
It’s almost ready! Now you just have pour into a glass and add what you prefer according to your tastes :
☁️Traditional: pour water (never above 80°)
☁️Latte: the milk of your choice
For a refreshing latte you can also put ice cubes and for the gourmands a sweetener, vanilla or whatever you like!
Taste
☁️ Enjoy !
More than to taste and enter gently in a cloud of serenity...
Little tip, with a straw it’s even better!
What is Matcha Tea
More than 1,000 years ago, tea farmers in Japan began crafting matcha, a powdered green tea made from the whole leaf and renowned for its health benefits.
Zen monks celebrated it for its ability to help them focus during long periods of sitting meditation.
Samurai warriors partook of it before battle to gain mental alertness and clarity.
And today, many people from around the world enjoy a bowl of matcha for the pleasure it provides as well as its positive effects on mood, energy, and general health.
Benefits of Macha
☁️ Powerful antioxidant
☁️ Boosts immunity
☁️ Soothes and stimulates
☁️ Cares for the skin
☁️ Promotes fat burning
☁️ Alkalizing
☁️ Reduces inflammation
☁️ Good for the heart
☁️ High in fiber
Matcha stands out from other teas because of its unique way of drinking it: it's drunk whole, not simply infused. This allows you to fully benefit from all its nutrients and vitamins. With its combination of stimulating theine and soothing l-theanine, matcha offers a gentle and serene energy, perfect for balancing body and mind.