How to Brew

A barista's quick-reference for preparing Two Leaves products at café speed. Each section follows the same pattern: prep methods, drink builders, recipes.

Pure matcha preparation and drink building

Pure Matcha

Ideal for ceremonial matcha and traditional matcha

Start With a Matcha Shot

First, choose your prep method. Three ways to prepare a matcha shot — pick the method that fits your café's volume and equipment. Each yields the same shot ready for drink building.

Bowl + Whisk method

1.5g matcha2oz water

This method is ideal for a single-serving beverage. The resulting matcha shot can be used to create other drinks or be served on its own with the addition of water or ice.

Sift 1.5g matcha into a chawan (traditional matcha bowl).

Add 2oz water at 165°F - 175°F

Using a chasen (traditional bamboo whisk) whisk in a “W” motion until a fine foam forms on top (approximately 15-20 sec) .

Transfer to desired cup for serving or use matcha shot to make a latte.

TIP This method is ideal for a single-serving beverage.

Electric Whisk Method

1.5g matcha2oz water

This method is ideal for a quick prep single-serving beverage. The resulting matcha shot can be used to create other drinks or be served on its own with the addition of water or ice.

Add 1.5g matcha into a tall cup.

Add 2oz water at 165°F - 175°F

Submerge electric whisk and run until a fine foam forms on top (approximately 8–10 seconds).

Serve or use matcha shot to make a latte.

TIP This method is ideal for a quick prep single-serving beverage.

Batch Method

30g matcha20oz water

Use this method when you're prepping for high-volume service. One batch yields roughly 20 one-ounce shots.

Combine 30g matcha + 20oz cold water in batch container.

Whisk, shake vigorously, or blend with electric whisk until smooth.

Refrigerate; use within 24 hours.

Pull as 1oz shots for drink building.

TIP Each 1oz shot equates to one espresso shot.

Build Your Drink

Think of your matcha shot as an espresso shot. What you do with the shot depends on what kind of drink you are looking for. Just add water, flavors or milk. From traditional matcha to an iced cascade, to beautiful latte art. Some basic examples are shown below.

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Traditional Matcha

This is the simplest way to enjoy a pure matcha experience. Just add water (or not!)

Enjoy as is or combine your matcha shot with desired amount hot water for a warm beverage.

Fill a cup with ice and pour matcha shot over top for an iced beverage experience.

Iced

Cascade Milk Method

If you are looking to sweeten your matcha latte, add syrups or flavorings to shot before combining with the milk.

Fill serving glass with ice and milk of choice.

Take your shot of matcha and delicately pour on top of milk and ice.

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Matcha Latte

If you are looking to sweeten your matcha latte, add syrups or flavorings to shot before combining with the milk.

Steam milk of choice to desired temperature.

Combine steamed milk with matcha shot.

Powdered blends preparation and drink building

Tea Lattes

Ideal for our tea latte mixes

Just Add Milk - Easy To Make, Hard To Forget.

Our tea latte mixes are designed for simplicity in tea latte making. They can be prepared in a variety of ways by combining the powdered blend with your choice of milk (or milk alternative). Below are our two preferred methods.

ICED LATTE

latte mixcold milkice

If you are looking to enhance with syrups, flavorings, or additional sweetness, add when combining with milk.

Add 8 - 10oz of milk of choice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Scoop 1 - 2 tablespoons of latte mix into shaker.

Shake vigorously until well mixed and slightly frothy.

Serve in cup of choice with additional ice if needed.

TIP Try it blended or topped with cold foam for a chill drink.

iced latte cascade-effect method

latte mixcold milkice

A simple method to prepare our tea latte mixes that results in a photo-worthy cascading effect.

Fill serving glass with ice and milk of choice.

In a separate vessel, whisk 1 tablespoon (15g) latte powder into 2oz hot water (160°F - 175°F).

Take your prepared concentrated shot and delicately pour on top of milk and ice.

TIP If using our Barista Chai increase amount of powdered mix to 2 tablespoons (30g).

HOT LATTE

latte mixsteamed milk

If you are looking to enhance with syrups, flavorings, or additional sweetness, add when combining with milk.

Scoop 1 - 2 tablespoons of latte mix in to steaming pitcher.

Add 8 - 10oz of milk of choice.

Steam until warm and well mixed.

Serve in cup of choice

TIP Try adding a shot of espresso for a "dirty" drink.

Suggested steep times and water temperatures for brewing whole leaf tea sachets

Hot Teas

Whole Leaf Tea Sachets

Great tea wants lots of room to expand and infuse completely for a rich, full flavor. Our blends are crafted exclusively with whole leaf teas and authentic spices, herbs, and flowers—nothing artificial, ever. Every cup is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and certified kosher, so you can enjoy pure, high-quality tea with confidence.