usucha literally translates to ‘thin tea’ and it is the base of many matcha drink and dessert recipes
follow these 4 steps to get the most out of your matcha 🍵
- prepare your whisk by soaking it in warm water
- scoop out 2-3grams of KORAI or SENGAN matcha and sieve into your tea bowl (chawan)
- add 70-90C temp water to your matcha
- whisk your matcha in a zigzag motion until there are no clumps
did you know that traditionally, usucha is paired with japanese sweets called wagashi? today, there are so many creative ways to use usucha to create drinks and desserts 🍵⋆｡°🍡°⋆. 🍰
do you want to make usucha but don’t have the tools?
our SHOSHIN SET includes all the essential ware required to make matcha! it is perfect for matcha drinkers who would like to adopt traditional elements of japanese tea ceremony where each element represents a rich history of craftsmanship and cultural significance: a bamboo whisk, spoon and whisk holder
🍃 at aocha, we are dedicated to crafting a creative and modern matcha experience that still pays homage to its rich culture and history 🍵