Matcha guide

How to make matcha.

Start with matcha, a little water and a whisk. Once it is smooth, enjoy it hot, pour it over ice or turn it into a latte.

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1g

Matcha · about ½ level tsp

30–50ml

Water to whisk

70–80°C

A good range for hot matcha

The simple method

Three steps. Then make it yours.

You do not need a complicated setup. A cup or bowl and either a bamboo whisk or small electric whisk are enough to get started.

half a level teaspoon of PoppaTea matcha being put into a clear cup

Step 1

Add the matcha

Add about 1g (roughly ½ a level teaspoon) of matcha to your cup or bowl. Add 30–50ml of cool or warm water first.

using an electric whisk to make a traditional matcha

Step 2

Whisk it smooth

Whisk until smooth with a bamboo whisk or a small electric whisk. The aim is to break up clumps and create an even mixture.

pouring hot water into cup of matcha

Step 3

Finish your drink

For hot matcha, top up with warm water. For iced matcha, add cold water and ice. For a latte, add your favourite milk.

Tip: Sifting the matcha first can make whisking easier, but it is not essential.

matcha latte

Matcha latte

Vanilla & coconut matcha latte

Want something a little more indulgent? Try our coffee-shop-style vanilla and coconut matcha latte.

Get the recipe

Beyond the cup

More ways to use matcha.

Matcha also works well as an ingredient when you want its green-tea flavour and colour in other recipes.

matcha tea smoothie in a clear glass cup with a straw and next to a tin of PoppaTea matcha

Smoothies

Blend about 1g of matcha into your favourite smoothie for matcha flavour and colour.

matcha tea being mixed into a protein shake in a flask

Protein shakes

Add matcha to a protein shake when you want its flavour and caffeine alongside your usual ingredients.

green matcha tea cookie with a bite missing and next to a tin of Poppa Tea matcha

Baking

Use matcha in cakes, cookies and other bakes for colour and a distinct green-tea flavour.

Find your matcha

Different matchas suit different drinks.

Compare origin, strength, flavour and best use across our matcha range.