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JR_UK · Posted: May 30, 2008 5:50 am Post subject: Matcha Froth & Colour

Hello from the UK!

Although fairly experienced in brewing Sencha, I've only just started with Matcha. In addition to the whisk, spoon, sifter and bowl, I bought some House Matcha from Hibiki-an.

The colour is a lot darker than in the item picture and I'm not getting much of a froth. Is this a likely indication that I'm using too much water?

Thanks.

okimasa · Posted: May 30, 2008 7:48 am Post subject:

sleepyredmoo · Posted: May 30, 2008 8:11 am Post subject:

well, i am currently studying under a 12th generation tea master from japan and i use about 60 ml of water for two scoops of water, allthough i don't know if o-cha has the scoops

okimasa · Posted: May 30, 2008 10:38 am Post subject:

Bamboo Matcha Teaspoon

Yep, O-cha has the spoon.

britt · 2nd Degree Black Belt Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 175

I've gone from 125cc to about 75cc of water per two full scoops of matcha. The reduced amount of water, along with making sure the bowl is preheated and the water is hot enough, have resulted in consistently good bowls of matcha with plenty of foam. Whisks with 100 tines make the job easier, but a 75 tine whisk should also work well, although it may take a bit more effort. The 100 tine won't withstand abuse as much as the 75, so if someone scrapes the bottom of the bowl a lot, I'd stick with the 75 tine whisk.

JR_UK · Posted: May 31, 2008 7:50 am Post subject:

Thank you for your replies. As suggested, I've reduced the amount of water and it's worked a treat. Very Happy