Utensils to prepare a good Matcha Tea

You can prepare a good matcha latte with a cup and a simple electric whisk as the only utensils. TRUE? Although, when you like matcha it doesn't take too long to acquire the Utensils for prepare a good Matcha Tea as if you were in a Japanese tea ceremony (or at least… get a little closer to the experience).

In Japan the tea ceremony is something magical, he ritual to prepare the tea matcha for a small group of guests, always in a quiet environment and in connection with nature. 

Actually, you don't need big utensils or very expensive utensils. It is true that there are many different utensils with many different styles and reasons depending on the type of ceremony, the season of the year, but here we are going to see the main ones, those that with a very small investment of money allow you to prepare a good matcha tea.

tea bowl:Chawan

A chawan it's a bowl for drink the tea made of ceramics. There is a wide range of sizes and styles that vary depending on the season of the year (shallow in summer and deeper in winter to preserve the temperature of the tea). In all cases it must be wide to allow easy manipulation with the hands.   

The one you see in the photo is handmade and we brought it from Japan, it is a treasure for us.

You can find Chawans in many places and at very different prices. If you are looking for a handmade product that comes from Japan, you can stop by and take a look at: 

• Haiku bookstore  C. del Montseny, 7, Gràcia, 08012 Barcelona
• teapot  C/ de Saragossa, 113, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08006 Barcelona

Tea whisk: Chasen

A chasen it's a bamboo whisk which is used for mingle he matcha tea with hot water. Tea whisks are carved from a single piece of bamboo and come in several types. They have a long, thin handle and a series of thin, flexible bristles that allow the matcha tea to be mixed evenly and create a smooth foam on the surface of the drink. 

You can start with an electric whisk to mix the matcha well and get that smooth matcha foam with minimal effort.  

Whisk

If you already have your Chasen, you can purchase a whiskey although it is not essential 🙂 It is a medium for you chasen which will extend the life of your Chasen and prevent it from becoming deformed. 

Chashaku

A chashaku is a spoon of bamboo carved from a single piece of bamboo about 18-20 cm long, specially designed to measure the amount of matcha tea needed to prepare a cup of tea. It has a curved shape at one end to make it easy to remove the matcha powder from the package and pour it into the bowl. 

tea filter

A tea filter is an optional accessory used for sieve he matcha tea and remove any lumps or impurities that may be present in the matcha tea. You can use any small strainer you have at home if you see that the matcha tea has lumps. 

Water boiler

A water boiler It is a basic element to prepare any type of tea. For matcha tea, it is recommended to use hot water at a temperature of around 70°C – 80°C but never higher so as not to affect the flavor and properties of matcha tea.

If you don't have a kettle, don't worry, it's not essential! You can heat water in the microwave or on the stove and make sure it is not too hot.

If the matcha is good, it will dissolve in a moment, even with warm water :)

What if what you want is a Matcha Latte?

Well, there is one last ideal accessory to prepare a delicious latte, the milk frother 🙂

milk frother

There are several options here, you can take advantage if you have electric whisk and froth the milk with it or opt for an option that heats and froths the milk at the same time. Ideal for saving time. 

A electric frother It will make your work much easier with a very good and effortless result. It will allow you froth the milk and heat it at the same time to your liking. Matcha&Co They have a very good option. You can choose 3 levels of foam (little – medium – a lot), cold or hot. For us a must without a doubt!

So now you know, you can prepare your matcha latte like a real professional with these utensils. What are your favorites?