Okay, so I’ve been seeing these beautiful matcha sets all over my social media, and I finally caved and got one. I’m gonna walk you through my whole experience, from unboxing to my first (slightly clumsy) attempt at making matcha.

Getting Started

I ordered a “Japanese matcha green tea set” online. I gotta say, the anticipation was killing me! When it finally arrived, I ripped that box open like a kid on Christmas morning. Everything was packaged so nicely, nestled in this protective foam. It felt super fancy.

What’s Inside?

Here’s what my set included:

• A ceramic bowl (called a “chawan” – I looked it up!)
• A bamboo whisk (the “chasen”)
• A little ceramic whisk holder
• A bamboo scoop (the “chashaku”)
• A small tin of matcha powder

My First Matcha Attempt

Alright, time to get down to business. I watched a few videos online, so I felt somewhat prepared. First, I heated up some water. You don’t want it boiling, just hot. I think I got that part right.

Then, I used the little scoop to put two scoops of matcha powder into the bowl. It looked so vibrant and green! I have to admit, I was a little intimidated by the whisk. It looked so delicate.

Next, I poured a little bit of the hot water into the bowl – maybe a few tablespoons? I wasn’t super precise, to be honest. Then came the whisking. I tried to do that “M” and “W” motion I saw in the videos, but I think I was a bit too vigorous at first. I definitely splashed some matcha water out of the bowl. Oops!

I kept whisking until it looked frothy, and the big clumps seemed to be gone. It took a little longer than I expected, and my arm got a bit tired, but it was kinda fun, actually.

The Taste Test

Finally, it was time to taste my creation! I poured the rest of the hot water into the bowl and gave it a little swirl. The first sip was…interesting. It was definitely earthy and a little bit bitter, but also kind of smooth and creamy from the froth. It wasn’t as sweet as I expected, so I might add a tiny bit of honey next time.

My Overall Thoughts

Even though my first attempt wasn’t perfect, I really enjoyed the whole process. It felt like a little ritual, and it was definitely a step up from my usual instant coffee. I’m excited to keep practicing and get better at whisking. And maybe I’ll even try some different matcha recipes – lattes, smoothies, who knows! It’s a whole new world of green tea goodness, and I’m here for it.