Name: Organic Culinary Matcha Tea 50g
Brand: AwGift
SKU: arteap-25
Price: 6165 HUF
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What is culinary matcha for, and how does it differ from the ceremonial version?

Accepted Answer

Culinary matcha was developed specifically for kitchen use: as an ingredient for lattes, smoothies, cakes, ice cream, pancakes and other recipes. Its flavour is more robust than the ceremonial version, so it is not lost among milk, sugar or other ingredients. It is also more economical, making it the ideal choice for recipes, cooking and baking.

Question 2

How do I make a perfect matcha latte from it?

Accepted Answer

Sift 1 teaspoon (about 2 g) of matcha into a cup, pour 60 ml of hot (but not boiling, around 80 °C) water over it, and whisk smooth with a whisk or milk frother. Separately heat 200 ml of milk or oat milk with steam or in a pan, froth it, then pour onto the matcha concentrate. Sweeten to taste with honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar.

Question 3

How much should I use for baking, in cakes?

Accepted Answer

As a general recipe guideline: for 100 g of flour, add 1-2 teaspoons (2-4 g) of matcha, which you should first sift together with the dry ingredients so there are no lumps. It works well in cakes, muffins and pancakes; for creams, dissolve it in melted fat or warm milk. Be careful with the quantity: too much matcha makes the bake bitter.

Question 4

Can I also drink culinary matcha as plain tea?

Accepted Answer

Of course, although this grade is primarily recommended for recipes. If you brew it as tea, due to the more robust taste we suggest sweetening it with honey or drinking it with milk, perhaps adding a little vanilla. For a pure, traditional Japanese ceremonial experience, please choose the ceremonial grade version (arteap-24) instead.

Question 5

How much caffeine is in a matcha latte?

Accepted Answer

An average latte made with 2 g of matcha powder contains approximately 50-70 mg of caffeine, similar to a mild coffee. Due to matcha's L-theanine content, the invigorating effect is steady and long-lasting, without causing palpitations or jitters. It is enjoyable any time during the day, but we do not recommend it from the early afternoon for those sensitive to caffeine.