Matcha newb here. I'm doing better now that I moved on from The Republic Of Tea (RoT) matcha which was very bad. I just got an IMGUR.com account which makes sharing images much easier than similar services. So, I thought I would post a picture of my matcha set up:
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Re: My Matcha Setup
Where's the photo of the foamed matcha in that glass cup? It ought to be beautiful from the side or below.....
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Re: My Matcha Setup
Very nice, I spent $20 on a chawan from o-cha and it is very beautiful. Your setup could benefit from a way to breakup or sift the matcha into your preheated bowl.
That looks like some tasty matcha.
Sam
That looks like some tasty matcha.
Sam
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Re: My Matcha Setup
Yeah, you definitely want a small sieve (not easy to find, surprisingly) to sift the matcha before it goes into the preheated bowl.
Re: My Matcha Setup
Nice! I recently used my matcha tools for the first time. The sifter helps a lot if you can get one (and is a fun part of the preparation process). I have this one: https://www.o-cha.com/green-tea/matcha-furui.html.
I think my matcha was a bit stale, so I'm going to have to drink it more quickly next time, I think. I did get it to froth quite nicely, so I was happy
I think my matcha was a bit stale, so I'm going to have to drink it more quickly next time, I think. I did get it to froth quite nicely, so I was happy
May 23rd, '13, 15:19
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Re: My Matcha Setup
A good sub for sifting is a stainless steel infuser basket such as the type that comes with a tetsubin teapot ... I have used one of these for years. They are also available in Chinatowns, Korean and Japanese grocery stores, Asian hardware stores, etc.
Re: My Matcha Setup
O-Cha and other vendors sell them at their online shop, but I find that a strainer like this one works just fine.FlyedPiper wrote:Yeah, you definitely want a small sieve (not easy to find, surprisingly) to sift the matcha before it goes into the preheated bowl.
Re: My Matcha Setup
I have both of these. Originally, I had the strainer (which works great), but recently I purchased the vendor sifter that others have mentioned. Oddly enough, I find myself using the strainer more often. The sifter is good for pre-sifting though. I'm a morning matcha person (or becoming one), so I use the sifter to pre-sift the night before if I know I'll be in a rush. In that regard, it is great!Suutej_Tsaj wrote: O-Cha and other vendors sell them at their online shop, but I find that a strainer like this one works just fine.
Re: My Matcha Setup
My matcha powder doesn't clump at all and it mixes very nicely, without heating the bowl.
Will a sifter and heating the bowl make a noticeable difference in the taste?
Will a sifter and heating the bowl make a noticeable difference in the taste?
Re: My Matcha Setup
You can try a little experiment and make matcha three times:beforewisdom wrote:My matcha powder doesn't clump at all and it mixes very nicely, without heating the bowl.
Will a sifter and heating the bowl make a noticeable difference in the taste?
- no strainer, no preheating;
- strainer, no preheating;
- strainer and preheating
and see if you notice any difference.
Re: My Matcha Setup
I use a technique I found on a vendors site to dry whisk your matcha in the bowl. It works amazing! I don't see the need for a sifter now. Give it a try, it really works.
Re: My Matcha Setup
Challenge accepted. My current jar is getting low. When I order a new one I will pick up a sifter. Looking at the directions on the o-cha site the preheating doesn't look like a big deal.Suutej_Tsaj wrote:You can try a little experiment and make matcha three times:beforewisdom wrote:My matcha powder doesn't clump at all and it mixes very nicely, without heating the bowl.
Will a sifter and heating the bowl make a noticeable difference in the taste?
- no strainer, no preheating;
- strainer, no preheating;
- strainer and preheating
and see if you notice any difference.