How to Brew Matcha - Koicha
Swimmy® Guide on How to Brew Ceremonial Matcha — Koicha (Thick) Preparation
A step-by-step illustration on how to brew the perfect ceremonial matcha — ‘koicha’ (thick) preparation by Swimmy. For ‘usucha’ (thin) preparation, please visit How to Brew Ceremonial Matcha — Usucha (Thin) Preparation.
Serving size: ~40ml/1.4fl oz
Add/Sift 4 Bamboo spoons of matcha into a bowl
Approximately 1 bsp (~1g)
Add ~1 Tbsp/0.5fl oz of water
Use ~70°C/160°F (not boiling) soft, filtered water
Massage into a smooth paste
Apply gentle pressure to break up clumps
Add another ~1 Tbsp/0.5fl oz of water
Then massage again until consistent
Koicha should be thick and viscous
with the consistency of melted chocolate
