Whether you want to prepare matcha the traditional way or whip up a modern latte every morning, you’ll need a few items on hand.
Whisk
Having a whisk is especially important when making matcha. It helps mix your powder into the warm water, ensuring there are no clumps. You can choose between a traditional whisk like this one (also called a chasen) or an electric one.
Matcha bowl
You don’t have to purchase a dedicated matcha bowl, but as a daily matcha drinker, this is a must for me. They are a great size for whisking the matcha together with a traditional whisk and an electric one, and the lip helps pour the matcha into your drinking cup. This is the one I use.
Electric kettle
“Water temperature is crucial,” Nagano says. “Matcha’s taste is mainly determined by one, theanine (umami/sweetness), two, catechins (astringency) and three, caffeine (bitterness).”
He further explains that catechins and caffeine
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