Video Tutorial: Matcha, Hojicha, Sencha and more

Ready to prepare the perfect Japanese tea in seconds? Whether you're a beginner or refining your technique, these 20-30 second video tutorials make it effortless. We've also included detailed guides and links to purchase our premium teas. Let's get started!

Table of Contents

• Matcha (Usucha - Thin Tea)
• Matcha Latte
• Hojicha Latte
• Sencha Green Tea (Loose Leaf)

🎥How to make Matcha (Usucha - Thin Tea)

Matcha is a traditional Japanese green tea powder from stone-ground shade-grown leaves. With vibrant green color and rich umami flavor, it's perfect for mornings or after lunch. Its unique caffeine and L-theanine combination provides sustainable energy without jitters or crashes common with coffee. Usucha offers the purest experience of matcha's complex flavor and is ideal for ceremonial grades. Try our Single origin Okumidori from Kagoshima for this.

• Use a bamboo whisk (chasen).
• The right water temperature enhances the balanced flavor.
• Find the perfect ratio of matcha to water for your taste.
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🎥How to make Matcha Latte

Matcha latte is perfect for those who find pure matcha too intense, or when using lower grade matcha that might be challenging to enjoy as usucha (thin tea).

• Use high-quality ceremonial matcha powder for a mellow, rich latte.
• Whisk matcha with hot water, then add your favorite milk.
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🎥How to make Hojicha Latte

Hojicha powder is made from roasted green tea leaves ground into a fine powder. With its nutty, toasty flavor and low caffeine content, it's ideal for evenings, when limiting caffeine intake, or for a delightful change in flavor profile.

• Use hojicha powder for a smooth, roasted flavor in your latte.
• Blend with whisked hot water for a rich, comforting drink.
• Add your favorite milk for a creamy texture.
• Sweeten to taste, or enjoy it unsweetened for a more authentic experience.
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🎥How to make Sencha Green Tea (Loose Leaf)

Sencha is Japan's most popular loose-leaf green tea, with bright, grassy notes and a refreshing taste. With moderate caffeine content, it's perfect for everyday drinking and pairs wonderfully with meals. Our Asamushi sencha is perfect for those who are just starting to explore sencha, with its floral and fruity notes and refreshing taste.

• Use water around 80°C (176°F) to avoid bitterness.
• Steep for 1 minutes for a balanced taste.
• Adjust the amount of tea leaves for stronger or lighter tea.
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Emptea Ceremonial Grade Matcha - Single Cultivar Okumidori Kagoshima First Harvest Authentic Japanese Green Tea Powder 1.06 oz (30g)

Emptea Premium Hojicha Powder for Latte - Tea Master's Blend Shizuoka Unsweetened Authentic Japanese Roasted Green Tea Powder 1.06 oz (30g)

Emptea Light-Steamed Sencha Green Tea Asamushi - Tea Master's Blend Japan Unsweetened First Harvest Authentic Japanese Green Tea Loose Leaf 2.82 oz (80g)