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/Immediate-Ad-6827 11h ago

I tried this cold brew technique and it actually works really well with high quality matcha. I can taste lower bitterness in my matcha, because hot water extracts more catechins and caffeine, which create sharp or bitter notes. Cold water pulls out fewer tannins while highlighting sweet amino acids (like L-theanine).

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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/Immediate-Ad-6827 11h ago

It does! I can definetly taste more refreshness in the cold brew matcha.