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Japanese Ceremonial Matcha (Usucha Whisk)

Vibrant jade-green stone-ground powdered tea whisked in a Chawan bowl into a creamy micro-foam. Rich in umami sweetness, chlorophyll, and antioxidants.

Ratio 1:35 Temp: 176°F (80°C) Leaf Style: Micro-Milled Ceremonial Tencha Powder

Steeping Parameters & Phases

Phase 1: Sift & Warm Bowl 20s

Sift 2g matcha powder through fine mesh into warm Chawan bowl.

Phase 2: Water Add & Bloom 15s

Pour 70mL of 80°C water gently down side of bowl.

Phase 3: Chasen Bamboo Whisk 45s

Whisk rapidly in a zig-zag "W" motion using bamboo Chasen until rich froth forms.