🧑🍳 Train on How to Make Matcha at Kenya Coffee School 🍵
Matcha is more than just a trendy green drink — it’s a centuries-old tradition that combines craftsmanship, health, and flavor in every cup. At Kenya Coffee School, we don’t just train baristas to make great coffee — we also explore the art of tea, including how to prepare authentic Japanese matcha.
🌿 What is Matcha?
Matcha is a finely ground powder made from specially grown and processed green tea leaves. It stands out for its vibrant green color and rich umami flavor. Unlike regular teas, where you only drink the infusion, matcha uses the whole leaf, giving you a powerful boost of nutrients, antioxidants, and natural energy from caffeine and L-theanine.
This unique combination provides sustained energy and mental focus without the crash often experienced with coffee.
🍃 How Matcha is Made — The Journey from Leaf to Powder
- 🌱 Shading the Tea Plants
A few weeks before harvest, tea plants are covered with shade. This increases chlorophyll and amino acids, resulting in deeper flavor and a more vibrant green color. - 🍂 Steaming & Processing
After harvesting, the leaves are steamed to stop oxidation, then dried. Stems and veins are removed to create a pure leaf called tencha. - 🌀 Grinding into Matcha
The tencha leaves are then stone-ground slowly into a silky fine powder. Traditional methods preserve the flavor, color, and nutrients that make matcha special.
✨ Why Matcha is Special
- 💚 Vibrant Color – Thanks to the shading process, matcha has a distinctive bright green hue.
- 🍵 Rich, Umami Flavor – A unique, complex taste that’s both vegetal and sweet.
- 🌿 Whole-Leaf Goodness – Consuming the whole leaf means more antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
- ⚡ Smooth Energy Boost – The mix of caffeine and L-theanine delivers calm, sustained focus without jitters.
🧋 How to Prepare and Enjoy Matcha
Traditional Method:
- Scoop matcha powder into a bowl.
- Add a small amount of hot (not boiling) water.
- Whisk vigorously in a zigzag motion until a frothy layer forms on top.
Modern Twists:
Matcha isn’t just for tea! You can enjoy it as:
- 🌿 Matcha Lattes – Creamy and energizing
- 🧊 Iced Matcha – Refreshing for warm days
- 🍰 Desserts & Smoothies – Add flavor, color, and nutrients to baking and drinks
📚 Join Kenya Coffee School & Learn the Craft
Whether you’re a barista, mixologist, or simply a tea enthusiast, Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani offers hands-on training to master matcha preparation and other modern café techniques.
📍 Thika, Ridgeway – Nairobi CBD
🌐 kenyacoffeeschool.golearn.co.ke
📞 0707503647 / 0704375390
📧 info@kenyacoffeeschool.co.ke
📲 Instagram & Facebook: @kenyacoffeeschool
👉 Enroll today and take your beverage skills to the next level!