There’s a myth boiling water “burns” green tea, including matcha.

I’ll talk about that in another post, but actually, some green teas taste better in boiling water.

I decided to do my experiment and show you my results regarding matcha.

Preparing Matcha with Boiling Water
Preparing Matcha with Boiling Water

What water temperature is best for matcha?

Table of Contents

First of all, I must say that I have prepared very high-quality matcha in boiling water, which still tastes great.

So, for this experiment, I’ll use medium quality matcha. That way, I can quickly tell the difference in bitterness.

I’ll prepare the same matcha in boiling and cold water and see the difference.

For the sake of precision, I measured the volume of water (60 ml, 2 oz) with a small measuring cup. Each portion of matcha was 1.5 gr, weighed with my AWS scale.

Read Next – Best Tea Accessories All Tea Lovers Should Own

Preparing matcha with different temperatures

Left: boiling water. Suitable: cold water.

I made the first bowl of matcha with boiling water from my tea kettle and the other bowl with cold water from my refrigerator.

Then I whisked them.

The one with boiling water was easier to whisk into a nice foam layer.

However, with cold water, the result looks identical. It just took a little more time to froth.

Since temperature affects the perceived taste, I had to taste them both at the same temperature.

I did place both bowls in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.

When I took them out, they were both equally cold.

Just in case, I whisked them again. The matcha could have settled down at the bottom of the tea bowl.

The one made with boiling water tasted a little more bitter. Not excessively painful, but it was noticeable.

On the other hand, the matcha made with cold water wasn’t bitter, but it seemed a thwacked flavour.

Read Next – Matcha Green Tea Powder (Super Tea) 50g by PureChimp

Perhaps I’m used to drinking matcha when it’s warm?

So I guess that it’s to prepare matcha with hot water (80ºC, 176ºF) because the taste at a lower temperature would be lighter and at a higher more bitter.

But not at a higher temperature ththanhe change in bitterness isn’t so extreme, for example, in a loo,se-leaf green tea such as sencha.

In other words, matcha is less delicate in that sense.

Temperature changes don’t affect matcha because it is not an infusion but rather a mixture.

The concentration of matcha is the same regardless of the temperature, but in loose leaf tea, the conc iteration changes with time as it infuses.

And since loose leaf tea can be re-infused, the change in concentration is more dramatic.

I encourage you to try this experiment and see if you can tell the difference.

Read Next – Japanese Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder

Japanese Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder [ Premium Grade ] 100g. Tea Produced in Japan, Uji, Kyoto. Use for Drinking, Cooking, Baking, Smoothie Making and with Milk. Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly

£9.99  in stock
Amazon.co.uk
as of December 9, 2024 11:03 pm

Sevenhills Wholefoods Organic Japanese Classic Matcha Tea Powder 200g

£15.99
£14.99
 in stock
Amazon.co.uk
as of December 9, 2024 11:03 pm

40g Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder Japanese Ceremonial Grade from Uji, Kyoto, First Harvest Stone-Ground, UK Soil Association Certified, Natural Energy Booster & Fat Burner, Vegan, Detox Superdrink

£17.95  in stock
Amazon.co.uk
as of December 9, 2024 11:03 pm

Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder Ceremonial Grade | Japanese Premium Matcha Tea | First Harvest Single Source Leaf | Grade AAA | Detox, Weight Loss Metabolism and Energy | Pure Flavour | 30g

 out of stock
Amazon.co.uk

Powerful Green Tea Extract Capsules - Organic Matcha Green Tea Tablets - Boosted with Turmeric & Black Pepper for Superior Absorption - Multi-Complex Green Tea Supplement - 60 Capsules - UK Made

£11.99  in stock
Amazon.co.uk
as of December 9, 2024 11:03 pm

Matcha Tea Powder 100g by PureChimp - Ceremonial Grade from Japan - Pesticide-Free

£6.98  in stock
Amazon.co.uk
as of December 9, 2024 11:03 pm

FINEST ORGANIC MATCHA GREEN TEA | Japanese matcha tea | Finest vibrant green powder | Super Premium Ceremonial Grade | Organic | Natural & Vegan | Tea Masters choice.

 out of stock
Amazon.co.uk

Clearspring Organic Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder Ceremonial Grade 30 g

£18.05  in stock
12 new from £16.99
Amazon.co.uk
as of December 9, 2024 11:03 pm

Nouri, Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder, Ceremonial Grade, Pesticide-Free, Vegan & Vegetarian - Hot & Cold Drinks, Cooking & Baking, 100g (100 Servings)

£13.29
£10.63
 in stock
2 new from £10.63
Free shipping
Amazon.co.uk
as of December 9, 2024 11:03 pm

Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder - Ceremonial Grade - 120g (120 servings) - 100% Pure Premium Ground Tea Leaves - Vegan

 in stock
Amazon.co.uk
Previous articleAfternoon Tea UK Delivery Near Me
Next articleWhat to look for when buying the best loose leaf tea storage containers?
John Richard
Hello, tea lovers! My name is John Richard, and I am honored to be a part of the tea community here at Tea Hee. As an Tea Consultant and Tea Expert, I have dedicated my life to exploring the vast world of tea and sharing my knowledge and passion with others. With several esteemed prizes and awards under my belt, I am humbled to have been recognized for my expertise in the industry. This recognition has further fueled my commitment to providing you with the highest quality tea experiences and helping you discover new flavors and sensations. With a wealth of experience in the tea industry, I have had the pleasure of working with renowned tea masters and tea gardens from around the globe. This has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of the intricate art of tea cultivation, processing, and brewing techniques, which I am thrilled to share with you through our carefully curated tea selections.