How to make matcha tea without matcha whisk?

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How do I make a nice cup of matcha tea without the whisk?

I hear the recipe including the use of a whisk is a traditional way of making ceremonial matcha drink, but I'd like to know how to make a drink from matcha without a whisk.

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I can't get a whisk right now, but if it turns out it's really worth making matcha drink according to the ceremonial recipe, I'll be sure to get it.

See also: What to use for a matcha whisk?

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Best Answer

I have had a lot of success getting matcha whipped into a nice froth (and getting rid of the little tea lumps) using a small blender, like a Magic Bullet. I just put the warm water and matcha powder into the blender, pulse it a few times, then blend it continuously for about 20 seconds.

If you don't mind putting in more elbow grease, a balloon whisk can work just as well for doing it by hand.



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Can you make matcha tea without a whisk?

Using a mason jar, shaker, or bottle is the most common way to make matcha when you don't have a whisk. All you need is the container, matcha, water or milk, and some muscle. Place all the things in the bottle or jar, seal the lid tightly. Then shake until you see a decent layer of foam form at the top.

How do you dissolve matcha without whisk?

It goes as follows:
  • Combine your natural sweetener (I almost always use honey) with your matcha powder.
  • Using a spoon, mix the 2 ingredients well until a silky, shiny paste is formed. This step breaks down all the clumps and results in the smoothest cup of matcha, sans whisk!
  • Add hot/warm water and mix well.


    • Can I make matcha with a regular whisk?

    If you have a small enough whisk, you can use a regular bowl and whisk the same way you would with a bamboo whisk. So add 1/2 tsp of matcha to 60 ml of hot water (175 degrees) and whisk in an M or W shape for the best results.

    Can you make matcha without a frother?

    The tea turns out as frothy\u2014maybe more so\u2014as when you whisk it with a bamboo chasen. Zach Mangan, of Kettl tea, taught us all about the more formal way to make matcha, but he also shared this clever hack. Simply put the tea powder and hot water in a thermos, seal tightly, and shake hard. That's it!


    How to Make Matcha Without a Whisk



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    Answer 2

    I propose shaking.

    I've been drinking matcha for a few months and I've never owned a matcha set. Usually, I will take a swing-top glass bottle, add some matcha powder and hot water, and shake vigorously. Then I open the bottle and pour the matcha into a cup.

    Using this method, the matcha dissolves perfectly; there are no clumps in the tea nor does any of the powder stick to the bottle. The only downside I have found so far is that some of the froth will remain inside the bottle, but most of it will still make it to the cup. The taste does not seem different from a matcha made using a whisk, which I had a few times at a friend's place.

    I imagine a cocktail shaker, or any similar closable and heat-resistant container, would also work.

    Answer 3

    The aerolatte handheld battery-operated milk frothers work very, very well with a little practice. Seriously great crema after you get the hang of it.

    Answer 4

    Coastal Tea Company has a product called a "Modern Matcha Whisk" that works great for forthing up matcha. I was frustrated with using (and cleaning) traditional matcha whisks/chasens so I use this now.

    You can get it on Amazon, more details are at http://www.coastalteaco.com

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    Answer 5

    1. battery milk frother
    2. mason jar
    3. blender
    4. metal kitchen whisk
    5. fork

    This post has full explanation and photos. Cheers! http://www.westendmatcha.com/blogs/news/64569285-5-easy-ways-to-make-matcha-without-a-whisk

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