Brewing & Ratios

Gram-accurate ratios, water temperatures and methods for usucha, koicha, lattes and iced or cold-brew matcha.

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Usucha & Koicha

Traditional thin and thick matcha: grams, water, temperature and technique.

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Matcha to Water Ratio: Usucha, Koicha & Latte Chart
Ratios7 min read

Matcha to Water Ratio: Usucha, Koicha & Latte Chart

Usucha vs Koicha: Ratios, Taste & Which Matcha to Use
Comparisons6 min read

Usucha vs Koicha: Ratios, Taste & Which Matcha to Use

Best Water Temperature for Matcha (°F & °C Chart)
Brewing7 min read

Best Water Temperature for Matcha (°F & °C Chart)

Matcha Lattes

Hot and iced latte ratios by cup size and milk type.

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Matcha Latte Ratio: Grams per Cup Size, Hot or Iced
Ratios7 min read

Matcha Latte Ratio: Grams per Cup Size, Hot or Iced

Cold Brew & Iced

Cold-water, shaken and cold-brew matcha methods and what changes chemically.

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Cold Brew Matcha: Ratio, Method & What Cold Water Changes
Brewing7 min read

Cold Brew Matcha: Ratio, Method & What Cold Water Changes

Tools & Technique

Measuring, sifting and whisking: chasen, chashaku, frothers and scales.

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How Many Grams in a Teaspoon of Matcha? (Chart)
Ratios6 min read

How Many Grams in a Teaspoon of Matcha? (Chart)

Troubleshooting

Fixing bitter, clumpy, flat or dull matcha.

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Why Is My Matcha Bitter? 7 Causes and Exact Fixes
Troubleshooting7 min read

Why Is My Matcha Bitter? 7 Causes and Exact Fixes