Matcha is a finely ground green tea where the whole leaves of the bush have been pulverized. It is considered one of the world's finest teas and traditionally Matcha is prepared in a slightly larger tea bowl (and then poured into a smaller one) with a bamboo whisk, called a Chasen. A really good Matcha whisk should have at least 80 straws – ours has 100 straws! The foam that forms when Matcha is whisked correctly (stirring with an “M” or “W” motion) is as important as the crema in a good espresso. Eventually, the small knot in the middle of the brush will “bloom” and the straws will straighten out. Rinse the whisk thoroughly in water after use and let it air dry properly. Store it in the jar it comes in so it will keep its shape better. Why whisk with bamboo and not metal? Well, because hot water causes the catechins (antioxidants) in the matcha to bind with the metal from the whisk. And we want the antioxidants to bind free radicals, not metal – just like with a bamboo whisk!

Användning / Dosering

Stir with an "M" or "W" motion - the foam that forms when matcha is whipped correctly is as important as the crema in a good espresso. Rinse the whisk thoroughly in water, allow to air dry thoroughly and store on a matcha whisk stand to retain its shape after use.

Produktion

Japanese