How to Make Hot Matcha | The Perfect Winter Matcha

There’s something about the first cold morning of the season that makes a warm matcha hit differently. As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, our everyday rituals become the moments we look forward to most. For us, that means putting the kettle on, reaching for our favorite matcha, and taking a few extra minutes to warm up before the day begins.

Matcha is often associated with iced drinks, especially during the warmer months, but enjoying it hot gives the ritual an entirely different feeling. There is something so comforting about holding a warm cup while you take a few quiet minutes for yourself, and that simple change makes hot matcha a natural fit for the colder months.

How to Make Hot Matcha for Winter

Winter is when we naturally start reaching for warmer drinks, and hot matcha fits right into that seasonal shift. Instead of preparing your matcha over ice, follow these three steps for theperfect hot matcha latte every time:

• Step 1: Whisk 1.5 tsp of More Than Matcha with ¼ cup of hot water
• Step 2: Frother ½ cup of milk on heat with 1 tsp sweetener of choice (maple syrup, agave, vanilla, could even add cinnamon here)
• Step 3: Combine milk and matcha into a mup, and enjoy your perfect, comforting hot matcha latte

The water temperature is important when preparing matcha, since excessively hot water can affect the flavor. Whisk your matcha with water around 140 degrees fahrenheit (hot, but not boiling). Warm water allows you to create a smooth cup while keeping the natural character of the matcha intact. From there, the ritual is really up to you. Keep it simple, make it part of a slower morning, or settle in with your cup while you enjoy a quiet moment before getting on with the rest of your day.

The matcha you use is probably the most important part. Our matcha (More Than Matcha) comes from family-owned farms in Kagoshima, Japan, where the tea leaves are grown under shade before the first harvest. We use only the first and freshest harvested leaves for their rich flavor and added benefits. The matcha is freshly ground in small batches directly in Kagoshima, Japan, before getting shipped to you. It is certified organic and ceremonial grade, with a smooth, balanced flavor and rich umami character that makes it especially enjoyable as part of a daily matcha routine. It makes for the perfect daily matcha blend - hot or iced.

Japanese Matcha for Cold Weather

One of the things we love most about matcha is how easily it can become part of different seasons and different routines. An iced matcha might be exactly what you want on a warm summer morning, while a hot cup can feel like the perfect choice when you are watching the temperature drop outside your window.

Preparing hot matcha does not require a complicated recipe or a long list of ingredients. The familiar process of whisking your matcha with warm water is enough to create a comforting cup, and that simplicity is part of what makes the ritual so easy to return to throughout the winter. You can enjoy it first thing in the morning, make a cup while settling into your afternoon, or take a few minutes to prepare it whenever you want something warm and familiar.

Winter Matcha Ritual

Cold weather has a way of making familiar routines feel even more important. When mornings are darker and temperatures are lower, taking a few minutes to prepare something you enjoy can become a welcome part of the day rather than something you rush through.

That is what we love about hot matcha during the winter. It is not about turning matcha into a complicated seasonal drink or changing the ritual you already enjoy. It is simply another way to experience your favorite Japanese matcha when the weather calls for something warm.

Whether you are starting a chilly morning at home, enjoying a slow weekend, or looking for a warm drink to make part of your winter routine, hot matcha has a natural place in the season. Winter is coming, and for us, that means it is time to put the ice away, warm up the water, and settle into hot matcha season.