Your whisking method is the last important step to a matcha drink with a better consistency. While using a bamboo matcha whisk is ideal, a regular whisk or even a milk frother will also work fine.

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As for preparation, because heat can make matcha taste bitter, she recommends cooling your boiled water before whisking. (Matcha should be whisked, not stirred, to avoid clumping.