But matcha isn’t just a one note brew. It can be light, ultrarich, bold, dessert-y, depending on where it’s from. So what makes a satiating sip for you may not be someone else’s cup of tea.

You can make traditional matcha tea by sifting 1–2 teaspoons (2–4 grams) of matcha powder into your cup, adding 2 ounces (59 ml) of hot water, and mixing it together with a bamboo whisk.

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But matcha isn’t just a one note brew. It can be light, ultrarich, bold, dessert-y, depending on where it’s from. So what makes a satiating sip for you may not be someone else’s cup of tea.