USUCHA
Thin Tea (2g to 60ml of water)
- Measure your powder and sift into a bowl to remove clumps (2g for Usucha)
- Pour 60 ml of hot water at around 80°C (176°F). Soft, filtered water enhances the tea’s flavor.
- Whisk briskly in a “W” or “M” motion lifting the wrist slightly to avoid excessive contact on the bowl. Continue whisking until you see a fine layer of foam across the surface.
KOICHA
Thick Tea (4g to 40ml of water)
- Measure your powder and sift into a bowl to remove clumps (4g for Koicha)
- Pour 40 ml of hot water at around 80°C (176°F). Soft, filtered water enhances the tea’s flavor.
- Whisk with the chasen as if kneading the mixture. Add another 20ml of hot water & whisk until the mixture is smooth