Press matcha powder through a sieve into a 6-ounce glass.
Add sparkling water and froth briskly using a back and forth motion or whisk with an electric frother.
Add fresh orange juice, not from concentrate.
Enjoy.
Notes
Tips to Cold Brew Matcha Green Tea
Traditionally matcha green tea is drunk hot, but you can also cold brew it, which is what we're going to do here.
A good grade of matcha is bright green, indicating freshness. It should not be a khaki color green.
Buy organic if you can.
Always press the powdered tea through a sieve before mixing. This will reduce clumping and easy mixing. Especially helpful with cold brewing.
Buy matcha that is from Japan.
Use about ½ teaspoon matcha to ½ cup of water to start. For hot brewing, use 160-170°F (71-77°C) water temperature.
Combine the matcha with a small amount of water first to blend together into a paste. Then add the remaining water.
Whisk briskly with a quick back and forth motion to create frothing. You can also use an electric frother. Traditionally a bamboo whisk and bowl are used for whisking and frothing.
Always buy high-quality matcha.
Matcha comes in 3 grades: ceremonial, classic, and cafe or kitchen. Buy the best you can afford. If you're just using matcha in a face mask such as this one, you can use the lowest grade.