Matcha tea is becoming increasingly popular all around the world, and we at How Matcha are huge fans! To begin with, it has a slew of health advantages! It’s high in antioxidants, can help you lose weight, and is good for your liver and brain.  

One of the most enticing parts of the Matcha tea lifestyle for us is the way it is traditionally brewed using our high-quality ceremonial grade matcha tea powder and making use of our specially created matcha tea kit.

Preparing matcha tea in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony is a meditative exercise in and of itself! Slowly making and consuming your beverage in keeping with ancient Japanese practices is relaxing and calming, and can be a terrific way to unwind after a hard day.

To perform this traditional ceremony at home, you’ll need a matcha tea kit, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

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What is the purpose of a Matcha Tea Kit?

A Matcha tea kit must have these four essential tools:

Matcha Tea Bowl:

Your tea will be served in a tea bowl, not a tea cup. The customary vessel from which matcha green tea is consumed at a tea ceremony is this bowl, which is larger and deeper than regular teacups.

Matcha Whisk:

A chasen is a single whisk used in the making of matcha tea in Japanese culture. This specialist matcha whisk is essential for ensuring that the matcha powder and hot water are mixed evenly. If the matcha powder isn’t whisked thoroughly enough, it will clump, which isn’t what you want.

The design of the matcha whisk will also help you create small air balls, which will create the froth that gives your teas a more enticing appearance and a lighter mouthfeel. The whisk is made from a single piece of bamboo with uniform “teeth.”

Matcha Whisk Holder

A chasen – or matcha whisk – holder, typically made of ceramic, is advised for retaining the form of the whisk, but it’s also a terrific way to exhibit it when it’s not in use, since it’s an attractive looking kitchen item in and of itself.

Matcha Spoon

A bamboo spoon, known as chashaku in Japanese, is the last piece of equipment you’ll need. As you may have guessed, the chashaku is used to add matcha powder to your bowl.

With these four tools, you’ll be able to create matcha tea at home like a true Japanese tea expert! And a matcha tea kit from How Matcha contains them all, as well as the ceremonial grade matcha tea powders of your choosing, so you can start enjoying tea ceremonies as soon as your matcha tea kit arrives in the post.

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An Explanation of the Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony

There is no better place to learn about cultural practices than in a land where history is woven into everyday life. The Japanese tea ceremony is a complicated art form known as ‘chado,”sado,’ or even ‘chanoyu,’ all of which loosely translate to ‘the way of tea.’

It’s a one-of-a-kind thing that isn’t available anywhere else on the earth. It’s a spiritual and healing experience for both the host and the guest.

You’ve probably seen pictures of tea being served to visitors at ryokans before; it’s a regular practice in Japan. The Japanese tea ceremony can currently be done in a number of different ways, each with varying levels of sophistication. A Japanese tea ceremony is also simple to do at home.

A traditional tea ceremony can appear to be quite complicated, and in some ways it is. After all, this is something that has existed for centuries and has been treated very seriously for the same amount of time. You may perform your own simple tea ceremony at home after you have your own matcha tea kit and a supply of fine ceremonial grade matcha tea powder.

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Enjoy A Simple Tea Ceremony of Your Own With Our Matcha Tea Kit

In the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tse asserts, “The slow overcomes the rapid.” Slowing down has a lot of force behind it. Clinical studies have shown that mindfulness practices strengthen our immune systems, reduce anxiety and depression, improve brain sharpness, and alleviate chronic pain.

Even if done in under 15 minutes, tea rituals can provide a terrific opportunity for us to recover and de-stress while also supplying a health benefit.

Performing a basic tea ceremony

Gather all required utensils, vessels, tea, and water. Take a deep breath and remind yourself that the next few minutes are all about you, your senses, and having fun. Create a calm and orderly environment.

As you construct your personal matcha tea ritual, this stage becomes increasingly crucial and sophisticated. During this part of the ceremony, you let go of the demands on our time and attention. As the operation progresses, the mind and body will become accustomed to it and will begin to relax as soon as the preparation begins.

Using a matcha scoop, scoop the matcha tea into the tea bowl. Take a sniff of matcha tea powder to obtain a sense of its color and texture. Then, get your water to a boil. For a more pure taste, use filtered or mineral water.

Please do not use a microwave or the instant hot water dispensers found in many offices to heat your water. In a kettle or on the stove, bring your water to a boil.

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Pour the water carefully over the powder in a tiny circular motion, enabling all of the powder’s flavors and fragrances to awaken. Whisk the ingredients with your matcha whisk in a zig-zag – not circular – manner until it is smooth and foamy. If you want to add sugar before the water, do so now; if you want to add milk afterwards, do so now.

As you prepare your tea, try to quiet your mind before taking a slow drink. Allow yourself to savor the flavor and the time to yourself that you so richly deserve. In addition, knowing that matcha tea is high in healthful antioxidants, you are benefiting both your body and mind.

Regularly practice and personalize your matcha tea ceremony, remembering that it’s all about having fun. These simple activities can help you form a healthy habit that will make your life better and re-energize you to meet the obstacles that you confront every day. Relax, smile, and experience the kaleidoscope of tastes that each cup of matcha tea contains.

Are you ready to start your own matcha tea ceremony at home? Start by getting a high-quality matcha tea kit – as well as some delicious matcha tea – from How Matcha now.

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