Earl Grey Bergamot Matcha Fog
The Whiskbook

Earl Grey Bergamot Matcha Fog

Published January 23, 2026
Trends Tea fogs, Bergamot mists, Matcha, London fog fusions, Aromatic clouds, Hot
Skill Level 3/5
Serve Hot
Ingredients
Earl Grey Bergamot Base 200 ml
Brewed Earl Grey Tea 160 ml
Milk 40 ml
Bergamot Syrup 10 ml
Hot Whisked Matcha (Made with Yūzen Matcha Powder) 40 ml
Garnish — Bergamot Peel 1
Yūzen Matcha Powder 4 g
Hot Water (70–80°C) 30 g
Tools
Whisk (chasen)
Chawan (bowl)
Teapot
Earl Grey Bergamot Matcha Fog
To-Do List

For the hot whisked matcha (1 portion):

1. Sift 4g of matcha into your chawan

2. Add 10-15g of water to the chawan

3. Whisk and incorporate water until a clumpless, smooth paste (koicha) is formed

4. Add remaining water (Total Volume = 30g)

5. Whisk using the 30–20–10 method:

   * 30 sec vigorous “M” or “W” motions, whisk touching the chawan

   * 20 sec slow W motions, whisk between the chawan and matcha surface

   * 10 sec gentle surface taps for microfoam

6. Tap the chawan firmly on a flat surface

For the drink:

1. Brew earl grey bergamot base, steep

2. Pour into mug

3. Create fog with hot whisked matcha on top

4. Garnish with bergamot peel