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Matcha

Calm energy, big goals, zero wasted moves.

You're the rare person who manages to be ambitious and peaceful at the same time. Like a bowl of matcha, you bring a calm, steady kind of energy: no jitters, no crash, just focus. Your mornings have a routine, your goals have deadlines, and somehow you still find time for a stretch and a deep breath.

People admire how put-together you are, but what they really love is how you lift everyone up with you. You share the podcast, the planner trick, the recipe that changed your life. You're always growing, and you make growth look good.

Just remember that rest is part of the plan too. The best matcha is whisked slowly. Give yourself the same patience you give your goals, and there's nothing you can't do.

Focused
Ambitious
Mindful

Your tea matchChamomileTheir softness reminds you to rest, and your drive helps them chase their dreams.

Your perfect time of day8:00 a.m.After your morning routine, right before a big, productive day.

How to make it at home

Classic Matcha Latte

Bright green, creamy and gently energizing. Your café favorite, made at home in five minutes.

Prep: 5 min
Total: 5 min
Makes: 1 mug (8 fl oz / 240 ml)

Ingredients

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1 tsp (2 g) matcha powder
2 fl oz (60 ml) hot water at 175°F (80°C)
6 fl oz (180 ml) milk (oat milk is lovely here)
Optional: 1 tsp (5 ml) honey or maple syrup

Steps

1Sift the matcha into a bowl or wide mug so there are no lumps.
2Add the hot water and whisk quickly in a zigzag "W" motion for about 20 seconds, until frothy.
3Warm the milk and froth it, then sweeten it if you like.
4Pour the milk into a mug and gently pour the matcha over it.

Pro tip: Never use boiling water: it burns matcha and makes it bitter.

Your tea kit

How to enjoy your Matcha

Sift it first. Matcha clumps easily. Pushing it through a small sieve gives you a smooth, frothy bowl.
Hot, never boiling. Use water around 175°F (80°C). Boiling water burns the powder and makes it bitter.
Drink it in the morning. Matcha has steady, gentle caffeine, perfect for a focused start to the day.

The best teaware for you

Budget pickBamboo matcha whisk (chasen) setAbout $20A traditional whisk and scoop. The whisk is what makes matcha smooth and foamy.See it on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
Best valueMatcha ceremony kit with bowl, whisk and scoopAbout $40Everything you need in one box, including a wide ceramic bowl that makes whisking easy.See it on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
SplurgeElectric gooseneck kettle with temperature controlAbout $60Set the exact temperature for every tea, from 175°F for green and matcha to a full boil for black and herbal.See it on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
Nice to haveElectric milk frother and warmerAbout $40Heats and froths milk at the push of a button, for café-style tea lattes at home.See it on Amazon(opens in a new tab)

Which tea to buy

Type: Ceremonial grade to drink with just water; culinary grade for lattes and baking.
How to brew: Sift 1 tsp, whisk it with 2 oz of water at 175°F (80°C) until frothy, then add more water or milk.

Jade Leaf Organic Ceremonial Matcha PowderBright green, smooth and a great first ceremonial matcha.Amazon (opens in a new tab)Target (opens in a new tab)
Jade Leaf Culinary Matcha PowderStronger flavor and a lower price, made for lattes and smoothies.Amazon (opens in a new tab)

Tip: Keep your matcha in the fridge after opening and use it within a couple of months.

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