Recipe
Matcha Focus
Matcha with the amino acid L-theanine - focus without irritability. Matcha naturally contains L-theanine, which can reduce caffeine-related restlessness and support calm alertness.
MatchaFocusScalable
Only matcha and water - the simplest form
Ingredients
- 0.9tsppremium-grade matcha powder
- 72mlfiltered water (60–70°C)
- 108mldairy or plant milk
- 0.45tsphoney or agave
Preparation
- Heat water to 60–70°C; avoid hotter water to protect delicate matcha compounds
- Place the matcha powder in a bowl (1 teaspoon for ceremonial matcha)
- Add a little hot water and whisk briskly with a bamboo chasen in a W motion
- After about 30 seconds, when evenly mixed, add the remaining water
- Heat milk to 60–70°C and pour it gently into the matcha, preserving the foam
- Add honey or agave to taste and serve immediately
Practical tips
- Ceremonial-grade matcha has a gentler, grassier flavour than latte-grade matcha
- A bamboo chasen helps produce a smooth texture without lumps
- L-theanine can soften caffeine's stimulating effect for calmer focus
- Keep water below 70°C to preserve flavour and delicate compounds