matcha

American  

[mah-chuh] / ˈmɑ tʃə /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of matcha

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

Example Sentences

Sophie Downing only intended to buy a matcha latte when she visited her local coffee shop with a £10 gift card.

From BBC

Small shifts—such as removing sugar from its matcha base—have helped unlock growth in the category.

From The Wall Street Journal

Swiping through Tinder in Saudi Arabia, a profile of a woman in her mid-20s includes photos of her manicured hands holding flowers, a matcha latte, a tennis court and some art.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sophomore Gabriel Berger went out with his first match over matcha lattes in Palo Alto.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I need snacks. I need matcha cookies. My survival mode kicked in, and I’m like, ‘Oh, I’m out of makeup-remover wipes.’

From MarketWatch