Holding handle of sleek modern gray bowl-shaped ceramic teacup of foamy green Ippodo Tea matcha on wooden table

Usucha (Thin Matcha)

The standard matcha whisking method, made to be a normal, liquid consistency. We recommend drinking usucha at teatime for an energetic boost. It goes well with chocolate, cakes, and other confections, Western or Japanese.
1. Sift matcha
2 g (0.07 oz)
1.5 heaping tea ladles or 1 level teaspoon.
Sifting matcha through Ippodo Chakoshi tea strainer into cream ceramic tea bowl using Chashaku bamboo tea ladle
Sifting matcha through Ippodo Chakoshi tea strainer into cream ceramic tea bowl using Chashaku bamboo tea ladle
Usucha (Thin Matcha)
1. Sift matcha
2 g (0.07 oz)
1.5 heaping tea ladles or 1 level teaspoon.
2. Add hot water
60 mL (2 oz) 80°C (176°F)
Pour boiling water into a teacup to cool it to 80°C, then pour into tea bowl.
Pouring hot water from white porcelain teacup into cream ceramic tea bowl containing vibrant green sifted matcha
Pouring hot water from white porcelain teacup into cream ceramic tea bowl containing vibrant green sifted matcha
Usucha (Thin Matcha)
2. Add hot water
60 mL (2 oz) 80°C (176°F)
Pour boiling water into a teacup to cool it to 80°C, then pour into tea bowl.
3. Whisk
15 seconds
Whisk vigorously 15 seconds, making an "M" shape.
Whisking vibrant green matcha tea in ceramic tea bowl using Chasen bamboo whisk with zigzag
Whisking vibrant green matcha tea in ceramic tea bowl using Chasen bamboo whisk with zigzag
Usucha (Thin Matcha)
3. Whisk
15 seconds
Whisk vigorously 15 seconds, making an "M" shape.

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$60
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$60
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$54
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Rich & Invigorating
$28
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Tsukikage - 20g
Medium & Balanced
$17
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Kanza - 20g
Rich & Lush
$72
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Kuon (Eternity) - 20g
Rich & Fragrant
$46
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Ummon - 40g
Rich & Robust
$54
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Ummon - 20g
Rich & Robust
$30
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Seiun - 40g
Rich & Replenishing
$45
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Shoin - 20g
Rich & Replenishing
$25
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Sayaka - 100g
Rich & Smooth
$75
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Sayaka - 40g
Rich & Smooth
$35
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Horai - 20g
Rich & Smooth
$19
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Kan - 30g
Medium & Round
$23
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Ikuyo - 100g
Medium & Snappy
$50
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Ikuyo - 30g
Medium & Snappy
$18
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Wakaki - 40g
Light & Sharp
$13
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Hatsu - 40g
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$10
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