Monday, October 12, 2009

Matcha

this is the room where to repair Japanese tea ceremony.
and this is the bowl which used to input the Japanese traditioanl tea: MATCHA.
under the outer cover, it is this hold.
And , if you want to know more about MATCHA, read the follow documents:
A millstone turns gently, slowly emitting a fine green powder. It is one of the process, a form of tea known as Matcha that has been drunk in Japan for over 800 years.

Like other kinds of Japanese tea, Matcha is made from the dried leaves of the tea plant. However, in the case of Matcha, the leaves are ground to a fine powder. The way it's served is very different ,too. To prepare ordinary green tea, hot water is simply poured over the leaves in a teapot. The tea is infused and then poured out. The leaves remain in the pot, so they are not directly consumed.

then, how Matcha is prepared in the tea ceremony. A teapot is not used. Instead, the powdered tea is placed directly in the bowl from which it will be drunk. Hot water is added, using a bamboo scoop. Then it is whisked briskly, using a special tea whisk, also made from bamboo. Once the tea is properly mixed with the water, it is ready to be drunk.

These days , Matcha is no longer confined to the tea ceremony. There is an array of desserts, all made with Matcha. The unique fragrance and flavour of green tea go well with dairy products, so it is perfect as an ingredient in Western desserts. Because Matcha in regarded as a healthy drink, and can be used as an ingredient in many types of food. Today it is popularity is gradually spreading around the world.

No comments: