Japanese · drink
Matcha (抹茶)
Matcha (抹茶) reads umami 6.5, heat 6.3 and richness 4.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Japanese drink, about 3 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 6.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.5 · Heat 6.3 · Richness 4.5 · Salinity 1.4 · Sweetness 1.2
What's in it (3)
- 2 tsp ceremonial-grade matcha powder
- 3 oz hot water at 80 degrees C
- optional 6 oz steamed milk
Time & effort: about 3 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 60 kcal, 1.9 g protein, 3.6 g fat, 5.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Sift matcha powder into a warmed chawan bowl to remove lumps.
- Add a small amount of 80-degree water and whisk briskly in a W or M motion with a bamboo chasen until frothy with no dry clumps.
- Drink immediately, or froth with steamed milk for a latte.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.