Why doesn't your matcha taste good? 6 mistakes people make when making matcha
Properly prepared matcha is not only delicious, but also incredibly healthy. However, improperly prepared matcha can not only be bitter, but also lose some of its nutrients.
The good news is that preparing matzah properly is very easy! Just avoid these mistakes:
1. Boiling water
Matcha, like all green teas, changes its flavor if it is steeped in boiling water. It becomes bitter and loses some of its taste characteristics. For best results, use water heated to 80 degrees or simply shake the water for a few minutes after boiling to cool.
Interesting! Boiling water also changes the color of the tea, as the tea powder is scalded.
2. The wrong milk
While the easiest and healthiest way to enjoy matcha is to simply add it to water, matcha prepared with milk can be a real miracle. We say "may be" because it really depends on the milk you choose. Milk changes the taste of a drink quite a bit, so the wrong milk (milk that just doesn't taste right to you) can ruin the whole drink. For this reason, we recommend not to be afraid to experiment with different types of milk: animal and vegetable (soy, oat, almond and others). In addition, the taste of certain brands of milk varies greatly. For example, we personally find Alpro soy milk to be incomparably tastier (and sweeter) than most other flavors. So, if you've tried matcha with milk once and you didn't like its taste, don't despair - you may have just used the wrong milk.
3. Poor mixing
To fully enjoy the benefits and taste of matcha, you need to mix it very well. Since matcha powder does not dissolve in water, it can be very difficult to do this with a simple spoon. For this, it is best to use a hand whisk or a bamboo stick and mix for at least 15 seconds.
4. Improper storage conditions
Matcha is sensitive to the effects of the environment: if not stored properly, it can change its taste (become bitter) and lose its beneficial properties. Therefore, after each use, remember to close the lid well and store the tea in a dark and cool place, where direct contact with sunlight is avoided.
5. Poor matcha quality
Not all matcha teas are the same – their quality and taste can vary greatly. And even so that some of them are simply impossible to drink. Drinking matcha doesn't have to be a pain, and it doesn't have to taste too bitter. Our tip: try at least a few different types of matcha tea if you're not satisfied with your current taste. If you've tried several different types of matcha and still don't like the taste, maybe you just don't like green tea. In this case, we recommend trying our flavored matcha teas (for example, with lemongrass or turmeric).
6. Incorrect quantity
The strength of matcha tea flavor depends on how much we use it. About 1 gram is the standard recommendation, but you can always adjust the amount if you feel that the flavor of the brewed tea is too strong or too weak.