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

In one, he’s a contestant on “The Bachelor,” surrounded by a line of lookalike blond models; in another, he’s drinking matcha lattes with Will Smith.

From Los Angeles Times

She spoke about it over matcha lattes in Los Angeles, where she lives when she’s not back home in London.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of my most successful table spreads have included cloudberry jam from Norway, hot sauce from Belize, Japanese matcha, paprika chips from Spain, Portuguese sardines and dukkah, an Egyptian spice mix.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, many on social media criticised the "little sister" account, which talked about "hot girl walks", matcha and Labubu toys in its content.

From BBC

I start the day with a glass of water or a matcha, then we’ll probably roll to a restaurant for breakfast.

From Los Angeles Times