Adding notes for easy access when I come back to this video: 1. Soak Macha whisk 2. Measure out Macha (2grams - 1tsp) 3. Preheat Macha bowl 4. Sieve Macha powder into bowl 5. Heat water (100-150ml @ 140-175°F/60-80°C) 6. Add small amount of water and whisk to form a paste to remove clumps 7. Add the rest of the water 8. Whisk gently to combine water and Macha (gently scrape bottom) 9. Whisk to create foam (keep whisk off bottom and quick zig zag motion)
Thank you for adding this! By the way, today is the last day to save 10% off on our tea and teaware during our halloween sales: nioteas.com/collections/halloween-sales
Love how your videos don't gatekeep. Here's the best way, here's the traditional way, here's how to do it with whatever you have laying around. Great attitude!
Gatekeeping is the prevention of people from information or resources. So, while I appreciate what you mean, it isn't what is happening. He is just presenting different matcha preparation types.
Thank you for explaining the traditional way of making Matcha and what tools are helpful. Having learned about Matcha from coffee places, I had no idea how to prepare it. I thought that you had to add milk to get the froth! 😊 I look forward to brewing my next cup with more care and technique.
Im so glad you like the video! Yes there is a lot of misinformation about matcha so Im happy we were able to teach you. If you're interested in trying our matchas, you can get the samplers here: nioteas.com/collections/matcha-samplers
Loved the end of your video on key factors that affect foam. Would love a video specifically on matcha whisking techniques, dos and don'ts. Even better if you could interview or have a tea master share his/her technique!
Yes this is something we will have to do at some point. We have picked up bits and pieces from tea masters and tea farmers around Japan but a more in-depth interview would be good
thank you so much! I don't know if you saw but our Black Friday deals are live! We discounted all the items on the website up to 69% off and were offering a Buy 2 Get 1 Free deal on all teas: nioteas.com/
Great Video, Thanks. I have just started my Matcha journey and am currently using some decent matcha I found on amazon, once I am good at making it I will definitely try the 21 sample pack. Such a cool idea!
@@Nioteas I had my first ever matcha tonight and used your video as a guide and it was awesome. Thanks for making such a good guide. I will definitely try your matcha out!
Yes you can give it a try! You can find the whisk, along with some of the best matcha teas we've found all over Japan here: nioteas.com/collections/matcha-powder-and-accessories
Got a pretty good sized tin of this by accident (always remember to check sizes when online shopping 😅) and my girlfriend got me a set. The bowl is a bit different than these but it works pretty well and I LOVE using it. The only downside was my first cup I didnt realize I don't use a lot of actual tea and made basically 3 cups worth in 1... I got a lot of work done that day.
Hi, i would like to ask if Im using matcha powder for matcha latte for a commercial cafe which grade should i use that would still be quality, affordable and proper for cafe usage?
please send us an email or a DM because we offer wholesale pricing! If you want to make lattes, you can use this one: nioteas.com/products/latte-matcha-100g
Thank you for the video. Im a big matcha fan. We just started using ceremonial matcha at the café where I work. Im curious though, what exactly are tea ceremonies? When I think of a ceremony, I think of a special event, like a wedding ceremony. What is the history of tea ceremonies?
Hello Mina, that's a great question! We actually made an entire video about the tea ceremony if you want to learn more: th-cam.com/video/xD7qUfSOGOE/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
Have a ton of matcha and made it in such a blasphemous way it came out nasty! (too much matcha mixed with milk in a blender at too high of a temp) now I’m excited and ready to do it the right way thank you 🙏🏾
This was very helpful. I was using a TABLESPOON of macha which is 15 gram. I was adding I to half and half into my frother at 150/degrees. I was told not to use boiled water. So I was adding bottled water in. I want the whisk set. Also 15 g is definitely TOO MUCH but I was trying to replace coffee in my life. I hate the taste of coffee and i love macha. It’s bitter yet smooth and not disgusting like coffee. Second I don’t need flavors or sugars in macha. It tastes AMAZING to me. Coffee tastes acidic and chemical. I will try making MORE macha like 2 cups , not 1 tablespoon per my 10 oz coffee cup. So 4 g per 4*2=8oz
I'm so glad you liked the taste of matcha right from the beginning! A lot of people do not.. A tablespoon of matcha is probably too much. If you want you can try a few different types of our matcha teas (pre-measured into 2g packs) and you'll get the whisk, bowl and spoon along with it: nioteas.com/products/matcha-tea-sampler-21-pack-matcha-whisk-matcha-bowl
I used to just use a spoon to stir it to drink it for the effects, and the taste. I've been interested in a set though. Also, don't drink matcha, at least not spoon stirred matcha, on an empty stomach unless you wanna feel very queezy. Lol. As well, matcha is much stronger than regular green tea, so you shouldn't need much. Coffee is great to me, but to each their own. Matcha is another de-lish vegan delight. Shalom.
Not me trying matcha for the first time and buying a whole kit with chasen, the bamboo spoon and a ceremonial bowl in it and just now learning about the real purpose and importance of them 👀👀👀 Well, a good start for becoming a matcha addict, i guess😂
I'm so glad you are getting started in the world of matcha! By the way, if you are interested in trying some of our teas we have our summer sales going on now: nioteas.com/
You suggest about 100ml per 2 oz, but many other sources say 50ml per 2oz. Just curious. Does more water dilute matcha’s benefits? Or does it just affect taste? I like my matcha at 100ml, but I also don’t want to miss out from the matcha’s benefits like the l-theanine and caffeine.
What would be the alternative to a tea kettle? All of the tea ceremony videos I’ve seen have a giant pot of boiling water and I don’t have that nor do I know how I’d get one, or how to use it 😅
I use an electric kettle. The moment it is done I use that water to fill my bowl and pre heat it and to soften the bamboo whisk. Then I refill my kettle and do a second boil. Use that water the moment it clicks off to fill in bowl. As long as you have a proper bowl, whisk and ceremonial grade Matcha, the water can be boiling level. I don't have a kettle that gets higher, so I use the water at peak heat each time.
:3 I used to just use a spoon to stir it to drink it for the effects, and the taste. I've been interested in a set though. Also, don't drink matcha, at least not spoon stirred matcha, on an empty stomach unless you wanna feel very queezy. Lol. As well, matcha is much stronger than regular green tea, so you shouldn't need much. Coffee is great to me, but to each their own. Matcha is another de-lish vegan delight. Shalom.
this we leave to the professionals! It's really difficult to grow the tea and even to grind it. We've curated an assortment of some of the best teas we've found during our travels around Japan and we can ship it to you for free wherever you are in the world: nioteas.com/collections/matcha-powder-and-accessories
Can you drink this on a empty stomach because it did not agree with me at all and then I added ginger yuck. Can you give me the proper ingredients. I have orangic matcha peppermint tea. Do I add hot or cold water.
i get really shaky and sick if i drink it on an empty stomach so I would recommend against it. eat something before or shortly after you have matcha, i have not had any problems by doing that
You can it’s just you have to adjust, I can drink any sort of tea on an empty stomach and most of the time I do but it’s an adjustment. 175 degrees or below is best for matcha
modern tools like the frother works better and faster than the traditional method of bamboo whisk. 100% and without any doubt. but we get it. you're a zealot. try not intentionally using such a tiny cup/vessel or maybe don't slam it on full blast in order to intentionally make a spill. I'd also argue a modern high quality measuring spoon works better than the bamboo stick. the round/half sphere is the way to go, you get perfect even scoops with no mess and you can use it to sift the matcha through the strainer.
yes we do! If you want to try some of the best matcha tea we've found during our travels around Japan, you can find them here: nioteas.com/collections/ceremonial-matcha
@@Nioteas Lol i make matcha and you prob already know this but i have to expand the matcha whisk before its usable. One of the clips / videos had their whisk still closed and not soaked.
Adding notes for easy access when I come back to this video:
1. Soak Macha whisk
2. Measure out Macha (2grams - 1tsp)
3. Preheat Macha bowl
4. Sieve Macha powder into bowl
5. Heat water (100-150ml @ 140-175°F/60-80°C)
6. Add small amount of water and whisk to form a paste to remove clumps
7. Add the rest of the water
8. Whisk gently to combine water and Macha (gently scrape bottom)
9. Whisk to create foam (keep whisk off bottom and quick zig zag motion)
Thank you for adding this! By the way, today is the last day to save 10% off on our tea and teaware during our halloween sales: nioteas.com/collections/halloween-sales
Love how your videos don't gatekeep. Here's the best way, here's the traditional way, here's how to do it with whatever you have laying around. Great attitude!
Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video
Gatekeeping is the prevention of people from information or resources. So, while I appreciate what you mean, it isn't what is happening.
He is just presenting different matcha preparation types.
Trying it tomorrow for the first time . I’ve loved a cup of green tea daily for a couple years and can’t wait to try some matcha
Im so glad you are trying some!
Thank you for explaining the traditional way of making Matcha and what tools are helpful. Having learned about Matcha from coffee places, I had no idea how to prepare it. I thought that you had to add milk to get the froth! 😊 I look forward to brewing my next cup with more care and technique.
Im so glad you like the video! Yes there is a lot of misinformation about matcha so Im happy we were able to teach you. If you're interested in trying our matchas, you can get the samplers here: nioteas.com/collections/matcha-samplers
Absolutely fascinating
thank you for watching!
Loved the end of your video on key factors that affect foam. Would love a video specifically on matcha whisking techniques, dos and don'ts. Even better if you could interview or have a tea master share his/her technique!
Yes this is something we will have to do at some point. We have picked up bits and pieces from tea masters and tea farmers around Japan but a more in-depth interview would be good
Thank you! Just ordered mine 🎉
thank you so much! I don't know if you saw but our Black Friday deals are live! We discounted all the items on the website up to 69% off and were offering a Buy 2 Get 1 Free deal on all teas: nioteas.com/
Great Video, Thanks. I have just started my Matcha journey and am currently using some decent matcha I found on amazon, once I am good at making it I will definitely try the 21 sample pack. Such a cool idea!
Hey Dave, thank you so much! I am glad we are able to be a part of your matcha journey. I hope you get to try some of our matcha someday!
@@Nioteas I had my first ever matcha tonight and used your video as a guide and it was awesome. Thanks for making such a good guide. I will definitely try your matcha out!
This video is amazing. Thank you for all the rich information.
Im so glad you like the video! have you seen our tea documentary? th-cam.com/video/8U3tT7tW_BI/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for such clear and detailed instructions. After my first failed attempt, this video has inpited me to get the whisk and try again. Thanks! 🍵
Yes you can give it a try! You can find the whisk, along with some of the best matcha teas we've found all over Japan here: nioteas.com/collections/matcha-powder-and-accessories
Thank you
Got a pretty good sized tin of this by accident (always remember to check sizes when online shopping 😅) and my girlfriend got me a set. The bowl is a bit different than these but it works pretty well and I LOVE using it. The only downside was my first cup I didnt realize I don't use a lot of actual tea and made basically 3 cups worth in 1... I got a lot of work done that day.
Thank you for such an informative and detailed video! ❤ I just bought a matcha set and can’t wait to use it 🎉
I'm so glad you like the video! Thank you for supporting us :)
Been drinking matcha tea 3 times a day for over a month, and now i can never go back!
I'm so glad you like it! We have plenty of other videos on matcha if you're interested in learning more
Ordered my 21 Matcha Sampler yesterday. Super excited!
thanks so much for your support! Looking forward to hearing what you think about it
Hi, i would like to ask if Im using matcha powder for matcha latte for a commercial cafe which grade should i use that would still be quality, affordable and proper for cafe usage?
please send us an email or a DM because we offer wholesale pricing! If you want to make lattes, you can use this one: nioteas.com/products/latte-matcha-100g
Great information! After whisking it and creating the foam, do you pour some more water and whisk it more?
you can if you want but this would water down the flavor more
This was awesome!! Thanks!
Im so glad you liked it! If you want to learn more about matcha, you can watch this video here: th-cam.com/video/dgldbbjscEs/w-d-xo.html
does plain shaker will do the same job faster and with a less utensils? just asking in case I want to drop the ceremony aspect
Great video. Please take care everyone.
thank you, you as well! 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 for the video. Im a big matcha fan. We just started using ceremonial matcha at the café where I work.
Im curious though, what exactly are tea ceremonies? When I think of a ceremony, I think of a special event, like a wedding ceremony. What is the history of tea ceremonies?
Hello Mina, that's a great question! We actually made an entire video about the tea ceremony if you want to learn more: th-cam.com/video/xD7qUfSOGOE/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
@@Nioteas thank you! I sure will!
Have a ton of matcha and made it in such a blasphemous way it came out nasty! (too much matcha mixed with milk in a blender at too high of a temp) now I’m excited and ready to do it the right way thank you 🙏🏾
This was very helpful. I was using a TABLESPOON of macha which is 15 gram. I was adding I to half and half into my frother at 150/degrees. I was told not to use boiled water. So I was adding bottled water in. I want the whisk set. Also 15 g is definitely TOO MUCH but I was trying to replace coffee in my life. I hate the taste of coffee and i love macha. It’s bitter yet smooth and not disgusting like coffee. Second I don’t need flavors or sugars in macha. It tastes AMAZING to me. Coffee tastes acidic and chemical. I will try making MORE macha like 2 cups , not 1 tablespoon per my 10 oz coffee cup. So 4 g per 4*2=8oz
I'm so glad you liked the taste of matcha right from the beginning! A lot of people do not.. A tablespoon of matcha is probably too much. If you want you can try a few different types of our matcha teas (pre-measured into 2g packs) and you'll get the whisk, bowl and spoon along with it: nioteas.com/products/matcha-tea-sampler-21-pack-matcha-whisk-matcha-bowl
tablespoon of water is 15g, tablespoon of matcha is 4-5g.
matcha is not as dense/heavy as water.
I used to just use a spoon to stir it to drink it for the effects, and the taste. I've been interested in a set though. Also, don't drink matcha, at least not spoon stirred matcha, on an empty stomach unless you wanna feel very queezy. Lol.
As well, matcha is much stronger than regular green tea, so you shouldn't need much. Coffee is great to me, but to each their own. Matcha is another de-lish vegan delight. Shalom.
Not me trying matcha for the first time and buying a whole kit with chasen, the bamboo spoon and a ceremonial bowl in it and just now learning about the real purpose and importance of them 👀👀👀
Well, a good start for becoming a matcha addict, i guess😂
I'm so glad you are getting started in the world of matcha! By the way, if you are interested in trying some of our teas we have our summer sales going on now: nioteas.com/
Does the presence of foam have any effect on the health benefits or is it just for the taste and "experience"?
It's for taste and texture.
just for taste and texture
You suggest about 100ml per 2 oz, but many other sources say 50ml per 2oz.
Just curious. Does more water dilute matcha’s benefits? Or does it just affect taste?
I like my matcha at 100ml, but I also don’t want to miss out from the matcha’s benefits like the l-theanine and caffeine.
50ml could be for koicha or thick matcha. 100ml is already producing a very concentrated usucha or "thin matcha"
If you’re putting 2oz of matcha, you’re getting the benefits of 2oz of matcha whether you put 10ml or 1000ml.
Yay! Love this!^_^❤
I'm so glad you like it! We also have a video all about matcha if you're interested in checking it out: th-cam.com/video/dgldbbjscEs/w-d-xo.html
@@Nioteas thank you! I'll check it out!^_^
What would be the alternative to a tea kettle? All of the tea ceremony videos I’ve seen have a giant pot of boiling water and I don’t have that nor do I know how I’d get one, or how to use it 😅
I use an electric kettle. The moment it is done I use that water to fill my bowl and pre heat it and to soften the bamboo whisk. Then I refill my kettle and do a second boil. Use that water the moment it clicks off to fill in bowl. As long as you have a proper bowl, whisk and ceremonial grade Matcha, the water can be boiling level. I don't have a kettle that gets higher, so I use the water at peak heat each time.
@@MsHealingLotusYou don’t have a kettle that gets higher because having water above boiling point is physically impossible.
I use my blender. Oatmilk, matcha, honeycomb and finally, blend.
That wrist action thou
:3 I used to just use a spoon to stir it to drink it for the effects, and the taste. I've been interested in a set though. Also, don't drink matcha, at least not spoon stirred matcha, on an empty stomach unless you wanna feel very queezy. Lol.
As well, matcha is much stronger than regular green tea, so you shouldn't need much. Coffee is great to me, but to each their own. Matcha is another de-lish vegan delight. Shalom.
If you're interested in a matcha set you can get some great ones here: nioteas.com/collections/matcha-powder-and-accessories
What if i would like to make a matcha latte when will i add my milk? In the matcha bowl or in the cup and pour my match in it?
We usually recommend to make the paste first with the matcha powder and a tiny bit of water and then add in the milk
@@Nioteas hi bro i did follow your steps for matcha paste like 2 grams and 30ml if water but did not achieve the paste like
@@LeviPasuquin-ze7setry less water, that would probably get the effect you'd want
Finally! A Matcha tea tutorial without using a gallon of milk ffs and just water!
Yes! This is the right way to go
Yummmm
But how to make the matcha powder?
this we leave to the professionals! It's really difficult to grow the tea and even to grind it. We've curated an assortment of some of the best teas we've found during our travels around Japan and we can ship it to you for free wherever you are in the world: nioteas.com/collections/matcha-powder-and-accessories
Can i add honey in it?
you can add whatever you want! I would just recommend using a little less each time so you can get used to the unique flavors of matcha
Can you drink this on a empty stomach because it did not agree with me at all and then I added ginger yuck. Can you give me the proper ingredients. I have orangic matcha peppermint tea. Do I add hot or cold water.
i get really shaky and sick if i drink it on an empty stomach so I would recommend against it. eat something before or shortly after you have matcha, i have not had any problems by doing that
You can it’s just you have to adjust, I can drink any sort of tea on an empty stomach and most of the time I do but it’s an adjustment.
175 degrees or below is best for matcha
I would avoid drinking it on an empty stomach
modern tools like the frother works better and faster than the traditional method of bamboo whisk. 100% and without any doubt. but we get it. you're a zealot. try not intentionally using such a tiny cup/vessel or maybe don't slam it on full blast in order to intentionally make a spill. I'd also argue a modern high quality measuring spoon works better than the bamboo stick. the round/half sphere is the way to go, you get perfect even scoops with no mess and you can use it to sift the matcha through the strainer.
Are your teas tested for contaminants and heavy metals?
This testing is done both at the prefecture level and at the individual farm level
bamboo is high in glyphosate js
this would be interesting to look into
thank you for sharing!
You guys know your matcha
yes we do! If you want to try some of the best matcha tea we've found during our travels around Japan, you can find them here: nioteas.com/collections/ceremonial-matcha
I use a tea kettle. It’s fine.
Im glad you like it!
For matcha?
Ugh it’s different
A tea kettle ? 😫 You disgust me. 🤓
Tea kettle? I use a blender 😂
The fact that one of the clips while frothing the matcha, the matcha whisk wasn’t expanded😢
what do you mean?
@@Nioteas Lol i make matcha and you prob already know this but i have to expand the matcha whisk before its usable. One of the clips / videos had their whisk still closed and not soaked.
The bubbles won’t form 🙁
you can watch this video here: th-cam.com/video/Q_mtjh3yxB0/w-d-xo.html
Yea its a technique that you gotta get, lol hard to move your hand fast like that at 1st
Dont mix closed boiled water it will blow i Your face 9 in 10 tries.
“Proper Tools” This is such nonsense . Just use 8oz glass of water, and a small battery powered hand mixer
you can try this as well
Too long unnecessary explanation
He could have explained in short.
Yes I understand but there is a lot to matcha and I like to explain it to people :)
So much talk and wasting time.