Black Sesame Matcha

Whisk the matcha with the hot water until smooth and frothy. Use hot but not boiling water. Start by mixing in just enough to form a thick, lump-free paste, then add the rest. Whisk in three stages, slowing down as you rise: about 30 seconds near the bottom without pressing down hard, 20 seconds through the middle, then 10 seconds along the surface. The goal is to fully dissolve the powder into a smooth, fine foam — not to beat it hard.