@@TheCrazyMrManwhen there’s big bubbles it’s air after you consume that matcha you will feel bloated which is not good that’s why we make matcha with chasen so there will be no big bubbles and you will not feel bloated 😊
It's important to know that ALL matcha products are good from a health viewpoint. The ratings 'better' or 'best' are about artistic values --taste, fragrance, appearance.
My Japanese teacher mentioned some Japanese people use 4 chopsticks to mix matcha. No idea how I would hold them in my hand and stir the tea, but it might be worth an experiment. 😁
inspired by this comment, i just used the blunt ends of four wooden bbq skewers - worked perfectly!! thank you for saving me from my subpar fork whisking 🙏
Been researching ways to make matcha when camping or backpacking, or simply if I’m in a rush. I think the shaker jar combined with a blender ball is a good lightweight and affordable option, given I could replace the jar with a lightweight bottle that’s a bit more durable. Boil water, add water to bottle with metal ball, add matcha, and shake for 2 minutes. If it’s more bitter than normal I’ll just add a bit of sweetener. Seems very doable!
hmm, I'm thinking of doing just that, as I have a blender bottle... how well does it get rid of the clumps? Matcha seems to be a lot more fine than protein powder, so I'm kinda apprehensive about it.
To prevent bitterness, do NOT use hot water. Hot water is what makes matcha bitter. Mix the powder with cold or cool water first, then add hot water to the prepared suspension. Or just drink it cold/cool. Matcha doesn't need to be drunk hot/warm.
this is true you can also damage your bowl you use as well and the stainless steel whisk can react to the compounds in the matcha and spoil it. If you gonna buy matcha and not cheap out just buy the tools for the job tbh, I made Matcha tea for a long time and I you can tell when some one used cheap matcha or the wrong tools to make it. Also avoid Chinese Chasen as they not so good and chemical treated most times to produce them faster their cheaper to buy. Try buy the hand made ones from Japan only few make them so you will pay for it but worth it.
I am planning to make matcha & use egg beater since I do not have bamboo whisk at home. But when I saw this I am having a second thought. Or can I use handmixer as an alternative? 😅
I got a hand-held milk frother for making matcha, but I've still not got it right. I still got that bitter grassy taste. Is it because I can't sift the matcha powder or am I using too much? I got measuring spoons that measure in teaspoons for that. How much powder should I use?
are you sure you have a ceremonial matcha? If you want to try the best ones we've found during our travels around Japan, you can find them here: nioteas.com/collections/ceremonial-matcha
my friend was recommending matcha so i bought some powder today excited to just put hot water and sugar and stir but now i’ve come to youtube and i feel lost 😭. is this not something that just dissolves in water?? can i drink it if i don’t have a whisk?
you didn't shake the jar very well, more vigorously. I get a foam the easily rivals the whisk. The trick I find is to drop the water temperature by 10-20 degrees as the shaking seems to result in more heat and can give a little bitter taste at times. In addition to sifting, I gentle stir with a spoon (altering direction like a whisk) when adding the water. Have to use correct technique when changing tools. 🙂 Nice Video!!!!
Maybe a combination of techniques can be used if you don't mind some extra faffing about. The fork or whisk can break up the clumps, and the jar can provide the froth.
yes you can do it this way but you'll save a lot of time and get better results if you use the bamboo whisk. By the way, if you are interested in trying some of our teas we have our summer sales going on now: nioteas.com/
we give them away for free if you sign up for the monthly matcha club: nioteas.com/products/monthly-matcha-club-with-free-whisk-and-spoon?selling_plan=517406804&variant=39576098209876 otherwise they are $14 including shipping
If you like The flavor keep doing it, if you are doing it for health keep doing it, this is just for dumb people trying to make it look good and autenthic, in my part i drink them cuz i feel good, so i just put hot water and drink it
Thank you very much for these tips, talking about my favorite tool, it is obviously the electric whisk that can be cheap and can create almost the same foam as the chasen (and a high quality matcha) Ps : you can turn a classic liquid milk into a cloud of tastes too.
this doesn't work super well actually but it can get the job done. By the way, if you are interested in trying some of our teas we have our summer sales going on now: nioteas.com/
The Chasen I’ve used seems to come apart. The curls at the bottom becomes straight. Is that normal? Does the one you sell on website hold together well after use
this is one way to do it but the problem is most people don't have this so you'd need to buy one anyways. Might as well get the proper bamboo whisk at that point
@@vaultceeper2621 There's a weird butt plug shaped tool you can buy that you use after washing your whisk. It basically holds the fronds out so it can dry thoroughly. You can find matcha kits with all that stuff included on Amazon etc.
My trainer wants me to drink matcha every day because he says it has the strongest antioxidant that our body can safely consume. I've tried so hard to make it taste good but I just can't. I haven't tried the bamboo whisk yet but I have to say I'm a little skeptical about it affecting flavor all that much. I've even tried coffee creamer in it but it is just not good. It got to the point where I would just put some in a shot glass and just shoot it back just to get some in my system. Ive lost 60lbs with my trainer so I want to follow his advice to the T but I can't seem to possibly drink three tablespoons of this every day. Anyone have any ideas?
What water are you using? Tap water is no Bueno. Maybe soak a date in hot water and use it for sweetener. You could also chase the tea with a slice of apple. Apple tempers the taste of anything.
You need to drink 3 tablespoons of matcha? Wow, that’s a lot of matcha! I usually make 1 drink from 1/2 of teaspoon like what it was suggested from my tea’s package… I’m an Asian, and I love the bitterness of tea, but I don’t know how I can handle 3 tablespoons, lol!! No wonder you’re having a hard time! 😅😅😅
I have a matcha chasin, I sift my matcha beforehand, but I can't get the foam that everyone else gets with their whisk. What else might be the problem? Am I using too much water and not enough tea? Or vice versa? I'm using a very round teaspoon and about 4 oz of water.
when using the fork I slightly tilt the cup, it helps getting more foam!
good tip! thank you :)
Totally agree! I tried wisking like an egg and worked pretty well :) tho the bubbles are a lot bigger
@@TheCrazyMrManwhen there’s big bubbles it’s air after you consume that matcha you will feel bloated which is not good that’s why we make matcha with chasen so there will be no big bubbles and you will not feel bloated 😊
I personally just put dishwashing soap in my matcha to make it more foamy 🤔
oh no!
Perfect #chubbyemu material
“A Tea Enthusiast Putting Dishwashing Soap into his Matcha and This is What Happened to his Soul”
It's important to know that ALL matcha products are good from a health viewpoint.
The ratings 'better' or 'best' are about artistic values --taste, fragrance, appearance.
I use a blender bottle, it works for me...
My Japanese teacher mentioned some Japanese people use 4 chopsticks to mix matcha. No idea how I would hold them in my hand and stir the tea, but it might be worth an experiment. 😁
wow thats interesting! well have to try it
I tried this with 2 chopsticks and it worked great! I did not separate the chopsticks. Thank you for sharing!
inspired by this comment, i just used the blunt ends of four wooden bbq skewers - worked perfectly!! thank you for saving me from my subpar fork whisking 🙏
I use a handheld milk frother and it works great
Thanks, was looking for this comment
Been researching ways to make matcha when camping or backpacking, or simply if I’m in a rush. I think the shaker jar combined with a blender ball is a good lightweight and affordable option, given I could replace the jar with a lightweight bottle that’s a bit more durable. Boil water, add water to bottle with metal ball, add matcha, and shake for 2 minutes. If it’s more bitter than normal I’ll just add a bit of sweetener. Seems very doable!
Yes it definitely is doable! We also now have freeze dried matcha cubes on our website so you can make matcha instantly!
hmm, I'm thinking of doing just that, as I have a blender bottle... how well does it get rid of the clumps? Matcha seems to be a lot more fine than protein powder, so I'm kinda apprehensive about it.
To prevent bitterness, do NOT use hot water. Hot water is what makes matcha bitter.
Mix the powder with cold or cool water first, then add hot water to the prepared suspension.
Or just drink it cold/cool. Matcha doesn't need to be drunk hot/warm.
Japanese think of Everything >>> Buy the Bamboo
I just sniff it.
Moral of the story : investing in whisk is worth your money 😌
I should’ve just ordered the whisk..
What about fork for smoothing + Mason jar for foaming? I think doing it in those two steps might work.
Or a blender, maybe
There’s also the electric whisks you can buy for frothing milk that are apparently excellent.
yes these also work well
I've had good results with a milk frother.
Tell me more, how do you use the frothier?
@@titaniaaquilla5502 just turn it on and froth the matcha, so simple
What if i use hand mixer?
I don't mind the taste so I just drink it without the foam. Pour some warm water over the powder, mix it teaspoon and that's it
I'm glad you like it! Thank you for watching
That’s how I drink mine too
spin the metal wisk between your palms. More froth than bamboo wisk.
This I will need to try
I read your not supposed to use stainless steel to make matcha.
this is true you can also damage your bowl you use as well and the stainless steel whisk can react to the compounds in the matcha and spoil it. If you gonna buy matcha and not cheap out just buy the tools for the job tbh, I made Matcha tea for a long time and I you can tell when some one used cheap matcha or the wrong tools to make it. Also avoid Chinese Chasen as they not so good and chemical treated most times to produce them faster their cheaper to buy. Try buy the hand made ones from Japan only few make them so you will pay for it but worth it.
@@Nuwolf-j9v can u use plastic?
I am planning to make matcha & use egg beater since I do not have bamboo whisk at home. But when I saw this I am having a second thought. Or can I use handmixer as an alternative? 😅
@@yelydellosa380 just buy the Japanese mixer thing, it’s cheap online
What about a blender?
If you're using an electric blender, the matcha tends to clump up on the walls and create a lot of waste.
I never thought you need to use a whisk for your green tea. 😒 No wonder I keep seeing tiny bits of undissolved powder when I finished drinking it.
you're just mixing it shittily
@@kongming6327 Sheesh, you do need to be rude. 🤦🏻♀️ How should I know it's supposed to be whisked?
Same
How much is 2 scoops? What is a small amount of water?
1-2 grams and 100ml of water
I got a hand-held milk frother for making matcha, but I've still not got it right. I still got that bitter grassy taste. Is it because I can't sift the matcha powder or am I using too much? I got measuring spoons that measure in teaspoons for that. How much powder should I use?
are you sure you have a ceremonial matcha? If you want to try the best ones we've found during our travels around Japan, you can find them here: nioteas.com/collections/ceremonial-matcha
I need a special whisk just to make a cup of tea....ok
Seriously
The level of aeration makes a huge difference
my friend was recommending matcha so i bought some powder today excited to just put hot water and sugar and stir but now i’ve come to youtube and i feel lost 😭. is this not something that just dissolves in water?? can i drink it if i don’t have a whisk?
yes you can use the instant matcha cubes on our website Nioteas.com
How about a blender? (I have a blendjet).
@Erin Hi! She’s a Dumeril’s boa. 🐍😊❤️
@Erin Thank you! ❤️🐍❤️
0:52 this part made me laugh.
The famous fork noise
I'm going to use a spoon and have no foam. :)
thank you for watching!
you didn't shake the jar very well, more vigorously. I get a foam the easily rivals the whisk. The trick I find is to drop the water temperature by 10-20 degrees as the shaking seems to result in more heat and can give a little bitter taste at times. In addition to sifting, I gentle stir with a spoon (altering direction like a whisk) when adding the water. Have to use correct technique when changing tools. 🙂 Nice Video!!!!
Hmm, this is a good idea! Thank you so much. I'm glad you like the video :)
I use a milk frother...I have both handheld and self frother. They both work good.
I use a small spoon to drop the matcha powder into a bottle of apple juice, then put on the lid & shake. I shake it before each sip & it works fine.
yes the shaking can work quite well when it comes to the foam but sometimes it makes a lot of clumps in the tea
@@Nioteas Thank you, I'm new to all this. Is there a dandelion root loose leaf that you recommend?
I don't think I've had this before. I mostly focus on the true teas like white, green, black and oolong. I hope you find a good one though!
I used milk frother and and foamed it up in seconds.
Maybe a combination of techniques can be used if you don't mind some extra faffing about. The fork or whisk can break up the clumps, and the jar can provide the froth.
yes you can do it this way but you'll save a lot of time and get better results if you use the bamboo whisk. By the way, if you are interested in trying some of our teas we have our summer sales going on now: nioteas.com/
Thank you because I didn't know I got my matcha but no whisk so I order one. I guess I'll do the shake in a little jar for now. Thanks again. 😊❤❤❤
If you want to get one we have a great deal here: nioteas.com/collections/chasen-matcha-whisks-and-holder
I cant afford a bamboo whisk 😂
I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you for watching
0:13 why does it look like paint? Is it because ultra super mega premium matcha has been used? Im new on this 😅
it's koicha, made with lots of powder and only a tiny bit of water
A matcha whisk here costs as much as 6 electric coffee/milk whisks.
So nope.
we give them away for free if you sign up for the monthly matcha club: nioteas.com/products/monthly-matcha-club-with-free-whisk-and-spoon?selling_plan=517406804&variant=39576098209876 otherwise they are $14 including shipping
What about a protein shaker if you're on the go?
Works for me
I had a good idea after the video: A protein powder shaker! The results were really good!
yes this works surprisingly well!
is it also a good alternative if i’ve put the matcha in a blender after sifting?
yes you can try this, it should work! By the way, if you are interested in trying some of our teas we have our summer sales going on now: nioteas.com/
Great video!! Thank you!!🙌❤️🙏🏻
thank you so much! if you want to learn more about matcha you can watch this video here: th-cam.com/video/dgldbbjscEs/w-d-xo.html
Uhhh I’ve just been stirring it with a spoon in hot water… I’d just drink the clumps :/
yes this is not very pleasant
If you like The flavor keep doing it, if you are doing it for health keep doing it, this is just for dumb people trying to make it look good and autenthic, in my part i drink them cuz i feel good, so i just put hot water and drink it
Thank you very much for these tips, talking about my favorite tool, it is obviously the electric whisk that can be cheap and can create almost the same foam as the chasen (and a high quality matcha)
Ps : you can turn a classic liquid milk into a cloud of tastes too.
Im so glad you like it! Thanks for watching and commenting
So I use a thermos cup with a screw top cover ( similar to the Mason Jar effect) and shake the mixture for about a minute. Seems to do the trick.
I'm glad you like this! I find it can create a lot of clumps in the matcha
Ever tried with a shaving brush....i wonder
yes this would be a good idea for a video
A blender 💅
this doesn't work super well actually but it can get the job done. By the way, if you are interested in trying some of our teas we have our summer sales going on now: nioteas.com/
what about a protein bottle with a mixer ball? you get the whisk and the shake
yes try it out! It might help fix the clumps
A better question is which one is the biggest disrespect
Yes I could see that but I understand people that don't want to get a dedicated whisk for the matcha
You missed a very important point within the first few seconds. You add water: hot or cold?
warm water, between 160-175 Fahrenheit
@@Nioteas thanks for replying!
you're welcome!
Why is the foam needed? I'm new to this.
it makes the tea smoother and creamier because its aerated
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I have a liter shaker. Thank god.
yes that can work
What about the milk frother?
yes this can also work. By the way, if you are interested in trying some of our teas we have our summer sales going on now: nioteas.com/
The Chasen I’ve used seems to come apart. The curls at the bottom becomes straight. Is that normal? Does the one you sell on website hold together well after use
This is natural, it happens as soon as the whisk is exposed to water
thats good because when u soak wood it becomes more flexible and less brittle so it wont break easily
yes it is good!
Smart
How about a blender?
yes this works but it doesn't produce quite as much foam as you might think
thank you for sharing this video for those who don’t have a chasen (like me)
what about blender?
this works but not quite as well as you might think. We tried this in one of our tea experiments
Is the foam that important? I mean even with out the foam the nutritional content is still the same
yes but the flavor is much better with the foam. it makes the tea taste like a latte
Best water temp please 👊🏼
160 degrees works well but matcha is not super sensitive to temperature
Is electric whisk good to use ?
yes this works, I prefer the bamboo whisk though
Use an electric wisk
this is one way to do it but the problem is most people don't have this so you'd need to buy one anyways. Might as well get the proper bamboo whisk at that point
Great video!
Great video
Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it
How do you prevent the Bamboo Whisk from rotting
just rinse it after use and then let it dry
@@Nioteas seriously that’s it
@@vaultceeper2621 There's a weird butt plug shaped tool you can buy that you use after washing your whisk. It basically holds the fronds out so it can dry thoroughly. You can find matcha kits with all that stuff included on Amazon etc.
@@ezura4760 it’s Traditional and gives the best foam
@@ezura4760 what's it called
great video. how about the electric frother?
Very good choice as lobg it is one without heater. The heater would burn the tea. 😊🍵🙏
If you learn Jitter Click method from MC and apply it using a spoon in the cup, it will make extremely good foam, no cap.
My trainer wants me to drink matcha every day because he says it has the strongest antioxidant that our body can safely consume. I've tried so hard to make it taste good but I just can't. I haven't tried the bamboo whisk yet but I have to say I'm a little skeptical about it affecting flavor all that much. I've even tried coffee creamer in it but it is just not good. It got to the point where I would just put some in a shot glass and just shoot it back just to get some in my system. Ive lost 60lbs with my trainer so I want to follow his advice to the T but I can't seem to possibly drink three tablespoons of this every day. Anyone have any ideas?
What water are you using? Tap water is no Bueno. Maybe soak a date in hot water and use it for sweetener. You could also chase the tea with a slice of apple. Apple tempers the taste of anything.
@@lisaanndavis3289 I'll give this a try and let you know how it goes. Thanks for the tips!
if you are just drinking it for the flavor you can mix it into a fruit smoothie
I love matcha latte. Taste so good 😋
You need to drink 3 tablespoons of matcha? Wow, that’s a lot of matcha! I usually make 1 drink from 1/2 of teaspoon like what it was suggested from my tea’s package… I’m an Asian, and I love the bitterness of tea, but I don’t know how I can handle 3 tablespoons, lol!! No wonder you’re having a hard time! 😅😅😅
What's the Bowel Size anyone know ?
not sure
I have a matcha chasin, I sift my matcha beforehand, but I can't get the foam that everyone else gets with their whisk. What else might be the problem? Am I using too much water and not enough tea? Or vice versa? I'm using a very round teaspoon and about 4 oz of water.
we recently made a video called "5 reasons why your matcha won't foam" here we have a few factors that might influence the foam
It could be the quality of the matcha you bought
nah just take lots of wooden toothpicks and just tie them together with a rubber band or even a hair band you don’t use
that would take a ton of time!
@@Nioteas I know