Usucha & Koicha
Traditional thin and thick matcha: grams, water, temperature and technique.
3 articles in “Usucha & Koicha”
Ratios7 min read
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.
Comparisons6 min read
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.
Brewing7 min read
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.
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