This is our wellbeing editor’s favorite accessory of 2025 – and it costs less than £100

If I have just one claim I’m proud of, it’s that I liked it Matcha Before it was good. Fresh panna tea has been my favorite drink long before it came on TikTok. However, it always takes a lot of time to make.

I love the fact that I can now find matcha on the high street and all my favorite coffee shops serve it. However, sometimes, when I want a quality matcha latte with maximum health benefits – like an energy boost without the jitters that coffee produces – the best way to get it is to make it at home.

There are now so many quality matcha brands that I am left spoiled for choice. My favorite uses ceremonial-grade matcha from the Uji region of Japan and its flavor is perfectly balanced. Sometimes I mix things up with flavored matcha or blended concoctions collagenBut for the most part, I stick to the traditional pure green nectar.

It usually takes some time to slowly whisk the bright green powder into a paste and then add the right amount of liquid for a foam-free drink. I used to use a traditional straw hand whisk or a electric frother Unless I’m in a hurry, I’ve got my favorite accessory of 2025: the Matcha Latte Magic Whisk (£99, birdandblendtea.com,

This kitchen-top accessory has completely changed the game when it comes to improving matcha. It makes lump-free latkes in just seconds.

how i tested

I used the Magic Whisk for two months and made daily matcha lattes using a range of different high quality matcha powders, Including my favorites from Reformed, JP’s Originals and Dirtea. Having been a matcha drinker for some time, I was able to compare the machine-made beverage to one I made by hand at home using a whisk and electric frother. I also evaluated the machine using the following checklist:

• Stability: I used different matchas and sometimes healthy cocoa powder to test the consistency with additional plant milk and water.
• Taste: When it comes to making matcha, gentle heating and whisking are important for a balanced flavor, so I judged the Magical Whisk based on its ability to deliver even results while saving the time required for hand whisking.
• temperature: You don’t want extremely hot or lukewarm matcha, so heat is an important factor. I noted the final temperatures when using different ingredients and adding milk or water at different points in the whipping process.
• ease of use: I also rated the Magic Whisk based on how easy it was to put together and use — I love a straightforward kitchen gadget.
• Cleaning: I also gave points for how easy it was to disassemble and clean the machine.
• price: To assess value for money I compared the price of the whisk with machines such as the Hotel Chocolate Velvetiser and my electric frothers.
• design: Finally, I reviewed the machine’s look, finish, and how great it looked on the kitchen counter.

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emily lavinia Is The Independent’Fitness and Wellbeing Editor. She specializes in wellness products – from yoga mats to the best sleep aids. She’s been reporting on wellness and reviewing wellness products for over a decade and knows what it takes to identify a quality product. With a group of trusted experts, she recommends what’s worth investing in and what’s better for IndieBest. As far as matcha is concerned, she’s also our resident matcha expert. She’s been drinking it long before it became mainstream, and knows the importance of a good formalin-grade powder, and has consulted experts on its benefits.