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If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur or someone with a side hustle, your working day can move quickly. Making a cup of matcha offers a chance to step away from the screen and enjoy something you have prepared yourself. Here, we explore a few ways to make room for that ritual, from choosing your flavour to setting out a whisk and bowl.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF TEA BREAK
Matcha is green tea in powder form, whisked into water rather than steeped and removed. Its distinctive flavour and hands-on preparation make it a different experience from brewing a cup of coffee. You might enjoy the whisking, the colour or the way a favourite bowl feels in your hands. What matters is finding a drink and a routine you enjoy.
COFFEE, MATCHA OR BOTH?
Choosing a drink does not have to mean choosing a side. If you enjoy coffee, matcha can simply bring another flavour to your kitchen. Try it whisked with water or made into a latte, and decide which preparation suits your taste. Matcha contains caffeine; it is not a caffeine-free alternative.
HOW TO INCORPORATE MATCHA INTO YOUR WORKDAY
Matcha powder is whisked with water, and can also be used in a latte. Keep your tin, bowl and whisk together so they are easy to reach when you want a tea break. Our preparation guide takes you through the basic steps.
MAKE IT A MORNING RITUAL
Before opening your inbox, take a moment to prepare your cup. Sift the powder, add water and whisk. You might enjoy drinking it while writing a short list for the day, or simply give the tea your attention before getting started.
MAKE TIME FOR A BREAK
A break is a chance to leave your desk for a moment. If matcha is your drink of choice, prepare it when it suits you, taking account of the caffeine in your other drinks too.
FIND YOUR OWN WAY TO ENJOY IT
You might prefer a warm bowl, an iced latte or matcha used in a recipe. If you are ordering at a café, ask how the drink is prepared and what is added. At home, you can choose your own milk, sweetness and serving style.
BUILD YOUR OWN MATCHA ROUTINE
A working-day tea ritual can be as simple as keeping a few essentials together:
- Choose a traditional grade or flavoured matcha you enjoy.
- Keep your tin, bowl and whisk within easy reach.
- Use the preparation guide when you need a reminder.
- Take time to enjoy the cup you have made.
Whether you work for yourself or as part of a team, your matcha routine can be entirely your own. Experiment with flavour and preparation until you find what you like.
WHERE CAN YOU BUY MATCHA
OSSU offers three traditional grades and four flavoured matchas, giving you different ways to explore the flavour of Japanese matcha. Start with the style of drink you enjoy, then choose a tin and the tools you need:
- Silver, Golden and Platinum traditional grades.
- Ginger and Turmeric flavoured matcha.
- Peppermint and Lemongrass flavoured matcha.
- Whisks, a spoon and a sieve for preparation.
- Recipes for trying something different.
Explore the range and make your next tea break your own.
