Guest guest Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 I have no clue, but have you thought about taking it to your local chinese/japanese store? I'm sure there would be someone there who would help translate. If not, head for the nearest university with a postgrad IT department and if they speak the wronglanguage at hte shop they can probably tell you (if its not japanese but say, korean or whatnot) which one it is and postgrad IT has a very high percentage asian people, so i'm sure you could find one there who could help you translate. The guys in mine at least were more htan happy (and more than a bit amused) when I came along with the latest unreadable packet and asked 'what is htis and how do I cook with it' Cheers Cait On Nov 24, 2007 8:44 PM, hotdogbun2001 <hotdogbun2001@...> wrote: > Hello All, > I have a container of Matcha tea (powdered). Every bit of writing, > both on the tin and the brochure included, is in Japanese. I'm unable > to decipher anything, and I don't recall the name of the Internet > company I originally ordered from. The tea is so finely powdered that > it does not readily dissolve in water. From other reading on the Web, I > gather that it needs to be whisked with a special Matcha whisk (bamboo?) > to get a foamy drink that is used in Japanese Tea Ceremonies. I tried > using a bit with other teas for a KT brew, but it never did dissolve. > It just kind of floated on top. > Any ideas on how I can use this in making KT? I am looking for > amounts to use, how to get the benefit from the tea (dissolution), > and/or anything else that you feel might be useful. I don't have the > whisk yet, but if it is necessary, I can get one. > > Thanks for any/all ideas, > Peggy > > ps - I asked about this awhile ago, but it was at the time I was > changing to a digest format and I never saw my post or any replies, so > if you've seen this before, I apologize and I still need some input. > > > -- livejournal: http://wildchildcait.livejournal.com St drove the snakes out of Ireland. Caitilin drove them back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 > > Hello All, > I have a container of Matcha tea (powdered). Every bit of writing, > both on the tin and the brochure included, is in Japanese. I'm unable > to decipher anything, and I don't recall the name of the Internet > company I originally ordered from. The tea is so finely powdered that > it does not readily dissolve in water. From other reading on the Web, I > gather that it needs to be whisked with a special Matcha whisk (bamboo?) > Any ideas on how I can use this in making KT? I am looking for > amounts to use, how to get the benefit from the tea (dissolution), > and/or anything else that you feel might be useful. I don't have the > whisk yet, but if it is necessary, I can get one. > > Thanks for any/all ideas, > Peggy Peggy, I just leaned a little bit about Matcha Tea at a Tea Supping party and the expert had hot water(not boiling ,but hot enough that it dissloved)and added a little rice milk and of course the Matcha. She had this in a 2-3 gallon thermos jug with a spikot. She said if we liked sugar we could add that but not to add dairy milk of any sort to any tea at all as it takes away from the health aspect with combined with each other.It is a bit gritty, it will not be a really smooth taste on the pallot. I fell in love with this stuff and will be getting some shortly from her as all her other teas where wonderful and organic. I could not drink enough of the matcha and anticipating getting some. She learned from the Japanese so if you ask they will be able to give you much more info than I can. Sorry I can not be specific on amounts as I did not labor I just Enjoyed!!! Lorraine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Oh Peggy, yes she used a bamboo wisk and I don't remember exactly why this is a benifit. Lorraine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Japanophile here ... What you guys are describing is very traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. And Maccha is an integral part of this,but you by no means have to make the tea this way at all ! Whisking it just makes it smoother ,and you dont have to use a bamboo whisk,its just what is used traditionally . Maccha is used in japan today in SO many ways .and they do not prepar it traditionally at all.. Its in icecream ,whipped cream,mousses ,cakes,makeups,and it is maccha that is used,not green tea leaves. Maccha is about 1000 times more CONCENTRATED ,than a leaf brewed green tea,and the flavor is very different . And tea cermemony roots are set almost in religion . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_tea_ceremony It must be taught to you by a master .When i was in Japan the first time 91,the little ladys at my aikido dojo taugh me.You have to be dressed a certain way ,and then tea is prepared a certain way . To be able to do traditional tea ceremony is considered a plus to any man who would maybe want to marry you .. VERY traditional this stuff. I do not know what kind of tea you bought ,but i have maccha here at home all the time ,for various things. So i will read my label for you,but i ball park it usually . but then i know how much maccha gives what flavor . And yes it should be dissolved in hot water ,but not OVER boiling water . So it can be done this way ,but you do not have to brew it that way at all . I personally, use green tea leaves to brew my green tea. Good japanese stuff.As Maccha is too strong for even me,to drink as a tea here at home. It is what they serve in japan in a good restraint in japan ,at the end of a meal , .Its called " O-Cha " Cha being the tea,(ko-cha is black tea) Tey add the O in front ,to make it an honorific title. But they do it so perfectly ,,,it just taates better. But let me read my maccha package and i can tell you exactly what it says .But ball park, a teaspoon full is more than enough for a full pot of tea ,so for a gallon of kombucha,i would think 5-6 teaspoons full ,depending upon how stong you want to make it . The stuff is STRONG .And its literally considered barbaric to put sugar in it ,but this is not what you are brewing it for. OK it says here .5 cc maccha powder per 100 ml water . Thats like a level half a teaspoon full ,for a cup of tea. So a gallon of tea,7-8 heaping teaspoons full....or 9 teaspoons full..if you want it STRONG.. I like my maccha tea weaker ... I suggest experimenting ,and brewing a cup and drinking it as is . Just boil water,put like barely a half teaspoonfull into a cup, and pour the boiling water over it...just stir it ,and it will dissolve and emulsify ,and you can taste how strong it is . Let me know how it turns out . xx oo M So let me find my maccha > > Oh Peggy, yes she used a bamboo wisk and I don't remember exactly why > this is a benifit. > Lorraine > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Japanophile here ... What you guys are describing is very traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. And Maccha is an integral part of this,but you by no means have to make the tea this way at all ! Whisking it just makes it smoother ,and you dont have to use a bamboo whisk,its just what is used traditionally . Maccha is used in japan today in SO many ways .and they do not prepar it traditionally at all.. Its in icecream ,whipped cream,mousses ,cakes,makeups,and it is maccha that is used,not green tea leaves. Maccha is about 1000 times more CONCENTRATED ,than a leaf brewed green tea,and the flavor is very different . And tea cermemony roots are set almost in religion . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_tea_ceremony It must be taught to you by a master .When i was in Japan the first time 91,the little ladys at my aikido dojo taugh me.You have to be dressed a certain way ,and then tea is prepared a certain way . To be able to do traditional tea ceremony is considered a plus to any man who would maybe want to marry you .. VERY traditional this stuff. I do not know what kind of tea you bought ,but i have maccha here at home all the time ,for various things. So i will read my label for you,but i ball park it usually . but then i know how much maccha gives what flavor . And yes it should be dissolved in hot water ,but not OVER boiling water . So it can be done this way ,but you do not have to brew it that way at all . I personally, use green tea leaves to brew my green tea. Good japanese stuff.As Maccha is too strong for even me,to drink as a tea here at home. It is what they serve in japan in a good restraint in japan ,at the end of a meal , .Its called " O-Cha " Cha being the tea,(ko-cha is black tea) Tey add the O in front ,to make it an honorific title. But they do it so perfectly ,,,it just taates better. But let me read my maccha package and i can tell you exactly what it says .But ball park, a teaspoon full is more than enough for a full pot of tea ,so for a gallon of kombucha,i would think 5-6 teaspoons full ,depending upon how stong you want to make it . The stuff is STRONG .And its literally considered barbaric to put sugar in it ,but this is not what you are brewing it for. OK it says here .5 cc maccha powder per 100 ml water . Thats like a level half a teaspoon full ,for a cup of tea. So a gallon of tea,7-8 heaping teaspoons full....or 9 teaspoons full..if you want it STRONG.. I like my maccha tea weaker ... I suggest experimenting ,and brewing a cup and drinking it as is . Just boil water,put like barely a half teaspoonfull into a cup, and pour the boiling water over it...just stir it ,and it will dissolve and emulsify ,and you can taste how strong it is . Let me know how it turns out . xx oo M So let me find my maccha > > Oh Peggy, yes she used a bamboo wisk and I don't remember exactly why > this is a benifit. > Lorraine > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Typo .Sorry !! I am so used to writing in ccs..i do it automatically. Its .5 grams of green tea powder,which is still 1/2 a teaspoon more or less.. > > > > Oh Peggy, yes she used a bamboo wisk and I don't remember exactly why > > this is a benifit. > > Lorraine > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Typo .Sorry !! I am so used to writing in ccs..i do it automatically. Its .5 grams of green tea powder,which is still 1/2 a teaspoon more or less.. > > > > Oh Peggy, yes she used a bamboo wisk and I don't remember exactly why > > this is a benifit. > > Lorraine > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 a teaspoon is 5 grams though, is isnt it? Very interesting stuff though! I'm going to have to hunt down a japanese store again ;-) Cait On Nov 26, 2007 6:10 AM, oya999999999 <oya999999999@...> wrote: > Typo .Sorry !! > I am so used to writing in ccs..i do it automatically. > Its .5 grams of green tea powder,which is still 1/2 a teaspoon more > or less.. > > > > > > > > Oh Peggy, yes she used a bamboo wisk and I don't remember exactly > why > > > this is a benifit. > > > Lorraine > > > > > > > > -- livejournal: http://wildchildcait.livejournal.com St drove the snakes out of Ireland. Caitilin drove them back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 a teaspoon is 5 grams though, is isnt it? Very interesting stuff though! I'm going to have to hunt down a japanese store again ;-) Cait On Nov 26, 2007 6:10 AM, oya999999999 <oya999999999@...> wrote: > Typo .Sorry !! > I am so used to writing in ccs..i do it automatically. > Its .5 grams of green tea powder,which is still 1/2 a teaspoon more > or less.. > > > > > > > > Oh Peggy, yes she used a bamboo wisk and I don't remember exactly > why > > > this is a benifit. > > > Lorraine > > > > > > > > -- livejournal: http://wildchildcait.livejournal.com St drove the snakes out of Ireland. Caitilin drove them back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 No, the mesurement for the recipe is > 0.5 grams So half of a gram . My metric conversions are a bit rusty just this sec ,but i think a tablespoon is 5 grams,and a teaspoon is one gram .. M > > > > > > > > Oh Peggy, yes she used a bamboo wisk and I don't remember exactly > > why > > > > this is a benifit. > > > > Lorraine > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > livejournal: http://wildchildcait.livejournal.com > > St drove the snakes out of Ireland. Caitilin drove them back! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 No, the mesurement for the recipe is > 0.5 grams So half of a gram . My metric conversions are a bit rusty just this sec ,but i think a tablespoon is 5 grams,and a teaspoon is one gram .. M > > > > > > > > Oh Peggy, yes she used a bamboo wisk and I don't remember exactly > > why > > > > this is a benifit. > > > > Lorraine > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > livejournal: http://wildchildcait.livejournal.com > > St drove the snakes out of Ireland. Caitilin drove them back! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 for .5 gram i'd be using my electronic scale as a teaspoon is 5 grams and a tablespoon is 15 usually. Actually i suggest electric scale at all measuremetns as teaspoons and tablespoons can differ slightly anyway, and wiht spices (or worse, lye when soap making!) that difference can be huge Cait On Nov 27, 2007 8:02 AM, oya999999999 <oya999999999@...> wrote: > No, > the mesurement for the recipe is > 0.5 grams > So half of a gram . > My metric conversions are a bit rusty just this sec ,but i think a > tablespoon is 5 grams,and a teaspoon is one gram .. > > M > > > > > > > > > > > Oh Peggy, yes she used a bamboo wisk and I don't remember > exactly > > > why > > > > > this is a benifit. > > > > > Lorraine > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > livejournal: http://wildchildcait.livejournal.com > > > > St drove the snakes out of Ireland. Caitilin drove them > back! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 for .5 gram i'd be using my electronic scale as a teaspoon is 5 grams and a tablespoon is 15 usually. Actually i suggest electric scale at all measuremetns as teaspoons and tablespoons can differ slightly anyway, and wiht spices (or worse, lye when soap making!) that difference can be huge Cait On Nov 27, 2007 8:02 AM, oya999999999 <oya999999999@...> wrote: > No, > the mesurement for the recipe is > 0.5 grams > So half of a gram . > My metric conversions are a bit rusty just this sec ,but i think a > tablespoon is 5 grams,and a teaspoon is one gram .. > > M > > > > > > > > > > > Oh Peggy, yes she used a bamboo wisk and I don't remember > exactly > > > why > > > > > this is a benifit. > > > > > Lorraine > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > livejournal: http://wildchildcait.livejournal.com > > > > St drove the snakes out of Ireland. Caitilin drove them > back! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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