matcha

[ mah-chuh ]

noun

1. a finely ground powder made from small green tea leaves that have been steamed briefly, then dried, used to make tea and as a flavoring in desserts.
2. tea made by mixing this powder with hot water, traditionally used in the Japanese tea ceremony.

Word History and Origins

Origin of matcha¹

< Japanese < matsu “to rub” + cha “tea” (< Chinese chá )

Example Sentences

Enjoy a 45-milligram dose of caffeine in this delightful breakfast drink—a combination of premium matcha with mushrooms and vegan creamers.

From Outside Online

This will render soft, frothy matcha as opposed to a grainy beverage.

From Popular-Science

The taste of matcha by itself is bitter—perhaps too bitter for some imbibers.

From Popular-Science

You’ve no doubt seen matcha on menus in restaurants and coffee shops.

From Popular-Science

Given that the cake’s layers are left exposed, it’s important to use fresh matcha powder, rather than anything that’s been sitting around in your pantry for who knows how long.

From Eater

One of my favorite things to do there is to have matcha tea—but prepared the authentic way, by a tea master.

From The Daily Beast

Call it, great lady, by another name; An humble modesty, that would not matchA molehill with Olympus.

From Project Gutenberg