How to Make Matcha Tea (Hot or Cold)

I make matcha tea every day . . . well, actually, twice a day. It has replaced my morning coffee, and I love it in the evenings as well. You'll get no jitters from matcha because it is a different kind of caffeine that induces a calm state. It has skin-promoting and skin-healing qualities and can even help you lose weight, which I myself have noticed. Check out my article to learn more: Matcha Tea and Me.

Equipment

1 Milk frother for hot matcha
1 Handheld mixer you can use this or a bamboo frother
1 Bamboo Frother

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Matcha Tea Powder Ceremonial Grade
2 ounces hot or cold water
3-6 ounces Homemade Almond Milk or water
sweetener to taste optional

Instructions

Hot Matcha

Heat up 2 ounces of water to 180ºF and pour it into a cup or bowl. Scoop 1 teaspoon of your Matcha Tea Powder and add it to the water.
Blend the matcha powder by whisking with a small handheld mixer or Bamboo Tea Whisk. You’ll know it’s ready when a froth begins to form at the top.
In a pan or milk frother, heat up or froth 3-6 ounces of almond milk or any other type of milk you prefer, based on how strong you want your matcha to be.
Place warmed milk in your matcha tea, drink, and enjoy!

Cold Matcha

Scoop 1 teaspoon of your Matcha Powder and add it to 2 ounces of cool water.
Blend the matcha powder by whisking with a small handheld mixer or Bamboo Tea Whisk. You’ll know it’s ready when a froth begins to form at the top.
Add 3-6 ounces of cold homemade almond milk or any other type of milk you prefer, based on how strong you want your matcha to be. Add ice and enjoy.