Description
A soothing cup of matcha green tea brewed from a premium matcha tea bag for clean energy, earthy flavor, and a naturally vibrant green color. Enjoy it plain or with a touch of honey or oat milk.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 high-quality authentic matcha green tea bag
- 8 oz filtered water heated to 80°C (175°F)
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
- Splash of oat milk (optional)
Instructions
- Pour a small amount of hot water into your mug, swirl for 10 seconds, and discard the water to warm the mug.
- Place the matcha green tea bag into the warmed mug.
- Heat the filtered water and allow it to cool to approximately 80°C (175°F).
- Slowly pour the hot water over the tea bag.
- Let the tea steep for 2 to 3 minutes without disturbing it.
- Lift the tea bag by the string and gently pump it up and down 4 to 5 times.
- Remove and discard the tea bag.
- Stir in honey or oat milk if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Avoid using boiling water, as excessively high temperatures can create bitterness and diminish the delicate flavor of matcha. Gentle agitation at the end helps release any remaining matcha powder into the tea.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg