Matcha

A celebration of tradition and balance. Matcha is stone ground whole leaf tea from Japan, whisked together with hot water to create a frothy and centering beverage.

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What you'll need

  • 2.5g Passenger Matcha
  • Gram Scale
  • Filtered Water
  • Kettle
  • Matcha Bowl
  • Bamboo Whisk
  • Sieve
  • Dish Towel

Brewing instructions

  1. Bring ~0.5L filtered water to 185ºF in kettle.
  2. Fill bowl with enough heated water to preheat bowl. Discard water. Towel dry.
  3. Place 2.5g matcha in bowl.
  4. Place bowl on gram scale. Tare to zero.
  5. Evenly saturate matcha with ~90g water.
  6. Whisk matcha and water aggressively for about 30 seconds or until desired texture is achieved
  7. Pour into your favorite cup and enjoy

For Matcha Latte

  1. Add 1tsp (2.5g) and 12oz milk to metal steaming pitcher.
  2. Aerating lightly, use steam wand to bring mixture to 140ºF.
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