How to whisk matcha for lattes
- Japanese Tea Master
- Jul 30
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 26
Complete step-by-step guide & tips for making easiest & yummiest matcha latte.
What You Need:
Things you need:
(1) Chasen, tea whisk
(2) Chawan, tea bowl
(3) Chashaku, tea spoon"
(4) Sifter
Ingredients:
(1) Ceremonial Grade Matcha
(2) Water
(3) Oat milk
(4) Agave
Before you start:
Soak matcha whisk in hot water to soften the whisk and warm up the tea bowl. This step preserves whisk integrity so it won't break.
Step 1: measure 1.5-2g
Roughly 2 spoonfuls using a chashaku.
Tip: use a sifter
This will reduce lumpiness and make it easier to whisk.
It will look like this !
Step 2: pour some hot water
Pour 1/3 oz along the side of the bowl to cool down the water (185°F)
Step 3: mix
Using a chasen to mix will make matcha soft and further reduce lumpiness
Step 4: pour more water
Pour 2 more ounces of hot water (175°F)
Step 5: whisk
Without touching the bottom of the bowl, stir matcha swiftly back and forth
When matcha has turned into a frothy liquid with small bubbles, it’s ready!
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Step 6: add agave
Add agave to 8 oz of oat milk.
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Step 7: pour matcha
Stir and enjoy! Itadakimasu!
The ceremonial-grade matcha we used:
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Why should I use Chasen?
It's easier to enhance matcha's flavor and texture! Traditional chasen is made out of bamboo with 80-120 prongs, making it easy for matcha to integrate into water with delicacy, creating a velvety foam. It also aerates the tea effectively, balancing matcha's umami.
We recommend using a chasen. But if you don't have a whisk, a frother or a metal works just fine.
What is a 茶筅 (chasen)?
Chasen means “tea whisk.”
茶 (cha) means “tea”
筅 (sen) means “bamboo whisk” or “brush”
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