Matcha tea power
Jun 13, 2018
3 minutes
Words DR KAREN BRIDGMAN
Matcha tea is grown in the shade, resulting in a higher percentage of chlorophyll than other green teas, and is the centrepiece of ancient Japanese tea rituals. Before it can be used, matcha is forced through a sieve to remove lumps. For the Japanese tea ceremony, it’s placed in a small tea caddy or used straight from the sieve. Two to four grams of matcha is scooped into a bowl then 60–80mL of hot (70–85°C) —
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