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Matcha — traditional dish from Uji, Kyoto, Japan
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Nutritional Values

🔥10kcal
💪—Protein
🌾2gCarbs
🥑—Fat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️100 mlServing

* Per serving · 100 ml. May vary.

Matcha

How to order / say it
Say it 抹茶 — [Maat-chah]
Order I'd like a cup of Matcha, please.
Locally 抹茶をお願いします。
Say locally

Finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves

Why try it?

Matcha is a symbol of Kyoto's tea culture and its meticulous attention to quality and tradition, providing a sensory experience connected deeply to Zen Buddhism.

How it tastes

Rich and full-bodied with a slight bitterness, matcha has a creamy texture and an elegant aroma that leaves a lingering sweetness.

Origin & History — first documented: 1200

Introduced in Japan in the 12th century, matcha became pivotal in tea ceremonies led by Zen monks. Kyoto's Uji region remains the center for the finest matcha production.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 g matcha powder
  • 60 ml hot water

Method

  1. 1 Sift 1 tsp of matcha powder into a bowl.
  2. 2 Add 60 ml of hot water (around 70°C).
  3. 3 Whisk briskly in a zigzag pattern until frothy.
  4. 4 Serve immediately, and enjoy the aromas.

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