I've become a big convert to matcha over the last year. It's a tasty and moderately-caffeinated alternative to coffee and I've had fun coming up with new matcha latte recipes. If I was starting my home matcha station all over again, these would be on...
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Bowls and Whisks
Kits
Matcha Powders
Other
Bowls and Whisks
If you want a matcha bowl that is uniquely beautiful and authentic, look for mino ware - Japanese pottery and ceramics produced in Mino, Japan.
Mino Ware Handcrafted Matcha Tea Bowl Beige
This bowl is so dang cute
Cute duck ceramic matcha bowl
In Tokyo, I purchased a very similar matcha bowl with this glaze and I love it so much. It gives much such joy to use it every day.
Matcha Bowl Minoware Porcelain Reactive Glazed
a matcha bowl in a trendy and cozy butter yellow shade
Ceramic Matcha Bowl | Butter Yellow
A bamboo whisk is the preferred way of making matcha
Handcrafted Bamboo Matcha Whisk, Japanese Chasen
Kits
Love the matte and minimalist look of this set
Matcha Whisk Set with Ceramic Bowl & Scoop
This color combination reminds me of a cherry blossom.
Matcha Whisk Set, Gradient Pink
Love this one for a sleek and darker-toned option
Matcha Set Japanese Tea Kit with Bowl, Whisk & Scoop
This strawberry-themed matcha set is just so delightful.
Matcha Whisk Set with Strawberry Bowl & 2 Cups
Matcha Powders
This brand of matcha powder has multiple varieties and comes highly rated.
Naoki Matcha Ceremonial Grade Green Tea
I had to include a hojicha powder as well - sometimes I prefer it to a matcha. This one is from Uji, one of the leading matcha production areas in Japan
Isshiki Matcha Hojicha Powder - Low Caffeine
With matcha powders, details like “first harvest” (highest tea quality) and “okumidori” (referring to the tea cultivar) matter
Nami Matcha | Okumidori First Harvest – 30g
Other
The temperature for making matcha matters, ideally around 160-180F. This gooseneck electric kettle has button presets which take out the guesswork.
COSORI Electric Gooseneck Kettle with 5 Temps
This countertop shelf would be really cute for organizing a matcha station.
Rattan-Look Matcha Station Organizer
I've been making my own syrups lately, but a set of berry-flavored syrups would be very tasty whisked into matcha.
Amoretti Premium Berry Syrups 1.7oz 3pk
These syrup bottles look cute on the kitchen counter.
