Powders
Matcha
Jade Leaf Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder
A scoop. Hot water. Forty seconds with a bamboo whisk. That's it.
Timer / Matcha
Powder, hot water,wrist.
Matcha is not steeped, so the clock does two smaller jobs: cooling the water, then timing the whisk.
Matcha tea timer
Style
Kettle rest
1:30
Ready.
- Water
- 175°F / 79°C
- Leaf
- 2g / 70ml
Rest the boiled water ninety seconds, pour, then whisk fast Ms and Ws for twenty.
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The schedule
Matcha steep times, by style.
Usucha
175°F / 79°C · 2g / 70ml
Rest the boiled water ninety seconds, pour, then whisk fast Ms and Ws for twenty.
| Kettle rest | 1 min 30 sec |
| Whisk | 20 sec |
Worth timing
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FAQ
Matcha timing, answered.
How long do you whisk matcha?+
About twenty seconds for usucha, the thin everyday style. Whisk in fast Ms and Ws, not circles, then draw the whisk slowly up through the centre to finish the foam.
What temperature water for matcha?+
About 175°F. Boiling water turns matcha bitter on contact. Without a variable-temperature kettle, boil and rest the water for ninety seconds.
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