Noun: matcha 'ma-chu
- A finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves, traditionally used in the Japanese tea ceremony and valued for its vibrant green colour and rich flavour
"She carefully sifted the matcha before whisking it into a frothy beverage"
- A beverage made by whisking matcha powder with hot or cold water, often served plain or as a base for lattes and other drinks
"He ordered an iced matcha latte at the café"
Derived forms: matchas
Encyclopedia: Matcha