How to make matcha tea: shake, whisk, blend, or froth

How to make matcha tea: shake, whisk, blend, or froth

The great thing about matcha? Well, apart from its lovely green color, the taste, the versatility, its benefits… There are actually a lot of great things about matcha. But other than all these wonderful things: there isn’t just one way to make it. Whether you’re feeling ritualistic and slow, or you need your matcha fix ASAP, there are quite a few ways that you can mix it up, and they’re all valid and give you quite good results, as well. And you knooow that’s quite important, because:

A good mix = smooth, frothy, and lump-free matcha.
A bad mix = chalky, clumpy, sad matcha. 🚫

So let me show you how to make matcha tea your way, whether you whisk it, froth it, blend it, or shake it.

Choose your matcha mixing weapon

1. Bamboo whisk (the classic aesthetic)

Best for: the ritualist, aesthetic matcha lover, and anyone who enjoys the traditional matcha vibe. Or wants to try it out.

What you need:

  • A matcha bowl

  • Matcha DNA’s organic matcha powder

  • Hot water (not boiling!)

  • A bamboo whisk (aka chasen)

How to use it:

  1. Sift the matcha into your bowl and add a little hot water.

  2. Whisk in a W or zigzag motion until you get that beautiful frothy texture.

  3. Add more water or milk if making a latte.

This is perfect for slowing down and feeling fancy. Aesthetic? 10/10. I do this every once in a while whenever I’m having a full-on self-care session because it helps me unwind.

2. Electric frother (for quick, no-mess froth)

Best for: busy mornings, latte lovers, and those who need matcha fast, without sacrificing froth.

What you need:

  • A cup

  • Matcha DNA’s organic matcha powder

  • Hot water

  • A handheld electric frother

How to use it:

  1. Add matcha + a little hot water to your cup.

  2. Turn on your frother and mix until smooth & foamy.

  3. Add milk for a tasty matcha latte (I usually froth the milk as well for extra creaminess).

Speed level: almost instant. No fancy skills needed. Just press a button and done. This is my go-to for every day, and I wouldn’t change it for anything.

3. Blender (for the ultimate creaminess)

Best for: smoothie fans, extra-frothy lattes, or when you want your matcha ultra-creamy.

What you need:

  • A blender

  • Matcha DNA’s organic matcha powder

  • Hot or cold liquid (milk, water, etc.)

  • Optional: sweetener, vanilla, fruit… whatever you wanna put in your matcha

How to use it:

  1. Throw the matcha powder, the liquid of choice, and any extras into a blender.

  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  3. Pour into your cup, add ice if needed.

This method is perfect for smoothies and shakes. My best ally in the summer months. No need for shaking, just blend & pour.

4. Shaker bottle or mason jar (the zero-equipment hack)

Best for: on-the-go matcha, no kitchen tools, and when you just wanna shake things up (literally).

What you need:

  • A shaker bottle (or mason jar with a lid)

  • Matcha DNA’s organic matcha powder

  • Cold or hot liquid

How to use it:

  1. Add the matcha + liquid of choice into your bottle.

  2. Close the lid tightly (important unless you like wearing matcha).

  3. Shake hard until it looks well mixed.

  4. Pour over ice or drink as is.

The fastest, easiest way to make matcha when you're running out the door. Doing some errands? Going to the office? Running late? This is the one for you.

And in case you don’t know…

Here’s how to make matcha tea three different ways:

Classic matcha green tea (for the purists)

  1. Add 1 scoop of matcha to 2 oz of hot water. Remember it shouldn’t be boiling!!

  2. Whisk until frothy.

  3. Drink up!

Hot matcha tea latte (for cozy vibes)

  1. Add 1 scoop of matcha to 2 oz of hot water and whisk.

  2. Mix with a cup of hot milk (oat, almond, whatever you like).

  3. Add vanilla or honey for a sweet twist.

Iced matcha tea latte (for refreshing energy)

  1. Whisk 1 scoop of matcha powder with a cup of cold milk.

  2. Pour over ice.

  3. Top with whipped cream if you want a little extra touch.

That’s all, bb.

There’s no wrong way to enjoy matcha. Just different vibes, depending on your mood, the tools you have, and how much time you’ve got.

And remember you can play around with matcha, too!! Mix it into pancakes, smoothies, face masks… Go check out our other matcha tea recipes and get your matcha game stronger.