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Sourced matcha guides — ratios, grades, caffeine, and tools — to help you whisk a better bowl.
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Matcha to Water Ratio: Usucha, Koicha & Latte Chart
The standard matcha to water ratio is 2 g to 60 ml at 80 °C. Here is the gram chart for usucha, koicha and lattes, and where the big sources disagree.
How Many Grams in a Teaspoon of Matcha? (Chart)
One level teaspoon of matcha is about 2 g. Conversion chart for teaspoons, tablespoons and chashaku scoops, plus how to check your own spoon on a scale.
Matcha Latte Ratio: Grams per Cup Size, Hot or Iced
The classic matcha latte ratio is 3 g matcha, 100 ml water and 100 ml milk. Gram charts for 8 to 20 oz cups, hot and iced, with caffeine per drink.
Usucha vs Koicha: Ratios, Taste & Which Matcha to Use
Usucha is thin, frothy matcha at 2 g per 60 ml. Koicha is thick, glossy matcha at 4 g per 30 ml. How they differ in texture, taste, grade and caffeine.
Best Water Temperature for Matcha (°F & °C Chart)
The best water temperature for matcha is 80 °C (176 °F). A sourced chart by style, a °C to °F table, and three ways to hit 80 °C without a thermometer.
Cold Brew Matcha: Ratio, Method & What Cold Water Changes
Shake 2 g of matcha with 240 ml of cold water. Dose comparison, jar method, batch table, and what cold water really does to caffeine and catechins.
Why Is My Matcha Bitter? 7 Causes and Exact Fixes
Bitter matcha almost always traces back to water above 80 °C, too much powder, stale powder, grade, clumps, weak whisking or an unbalanced latte. Here’s the fix for each.
How Long Does Matcha Last? Shelf Life & Storage Guide
Unopened matcha lasts about 6 months; opened, aim to finish it in 2–4 weeks. What three tea sources say, plus fridge, condensation and staleness signs.
How Much Caffeine Is in Matcha? Per Gram, Tsp & Cup
Matcha has roughly 19–44 mg of caffeine per gram. Here’s what that means for usucha, a latte and koicha, and why one tin can differ from the next.