Matcha Thin
A step-by-step illustration on how to brew the perfect ceremonial matcha — ‘usucha’ (thin) preparation by swimmy matcha.
Serving size: ~43ml/3fl oz
Add/sift 3 bamboo spoon of matcha into a bowl
Approximately (~3g)
Wet with a little water (~25ml/0.85oz)
Use ~60C/140F (not boiling) soft, filtered water
Massage into a smooth paste
Apply gentle pressure to break up clumps
Add (15ml/0.5oz) of remaining water
Swirl/Mix until consistent
Whisk to create a frothy layer on top (optional)
Sip up & Zen down
Matcha Thick
A step-by-step illustration on how to brew the perfect ceremonial matcha — ‘usucha’ (thin) preparation by swimmy matcha.
Serving size: ~27ml/0.91oz
Add/sift 2 bamboo spoon of matcha into a bowl
Approximately (~ 2g)
Wet with a little water (~10ml/0.5oz)
Use ~60c/140f (not boiling) soft filtered water
Massage into a smooth paste
Apply gentle pressure to break up clumps
Add ~10ml/0.33oz of remaining water
Swirl/Mix until consistent
Whisk to create a frothy layer on top (optional)
Sip up & Zen down