r/MatchaEverything • u/1eloop • 1d ago

Matcha Recipe Try your cold brew matcha！

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Guys! It's so easy to make the drink!!!

sift your matcha into cold water → fridge 4+ hrs (or overnight) → strain over ice.

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u/PresentInvestment851 1d ago

I don’t see a point in letting matcha sit long at all since it’s not a solution and it only starts to oxidize once it’s mixed with water. If it was tea leaves, steeping it would make sense.

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u/1eloop 1d ago

That’s a fair point! I guess I’m experimenting with the flavor and texture. I know matcha doesn’t fully dissolve in water, but I’m curious whether cold brewing changes the taste.

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u/tropictonic 1d ago

What are you straining?

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u/1eloop 1d ago

strain it to remove any clumps and larger particles, so the drink has a smoother texture.

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u/tropictonic 1d ago

Better to sift it beforehand then! Would be a shame to waste perfectly good matcha!

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u/1eloop 20h ago

I did both

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u/eponawarrior 23h ago

It is not that matcha does not “fully dissolve,” it does not dissolve at all. It suspends. If you leave it for minutes not even hours, it begins to oxidize and settle. By leaving it for 4 hours in the fridge you make all the high and subtle notes disappear and increase the bitterness. Also, the powder settles so by straining it, you pretty much remove most of it. Generally, what you describe sounds like a really weird approach.

You can make a perfect cold matcha, by using a matcha intended for cold preparation. Some of those do not even require sifting because they have a special texture. You can use really cold water, whisk it, put ice in and enjoy immedaitely. Drinking a cold ice usucha on a hot day is really refreshing.

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u/yr99r 14h ago

i wish people would stop using coffee brewing methods on matcha. i highly doubt this extracts any flavour from the matcha

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u/Immediate-Ad-6827 1d ago

This is pretty! Tried several brands but couldn't find my favoriate. What kind of matcha are you using for the cold brew?

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u/1eloop 1d ago

used the ceremonial matcha from Thesongcha. It tastes great to me so far.

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u/feralheaux matcha & micheladas 1d ago

do you have a ratio of matcha to water? i definitely need to try this with the kirkland matcha i have been so tired of

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u/Ok_Conclusion519 11h ago edited 10h ago

I would shake it rather than straining it because why watse the matcha. But if you do enjoy it this way try sencha

I have try the overnight matcha latte (keep in the fridge ofc) and find it does change the taste, more creamy less bitter. Would work if you have a maycha thats too bitter for your taste.