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

He finds his footing, makes friends with locals and starts slinging open-faced grilled cheeses and matcha teas out of a makeshift cafe.

From New York Times

If you haven't been caught up in the craze, matcha is a powdered version of green tea.

From Salon

"I want to be that girl who is going for a run and then getting her morning matcha," she says.

From BBC

Roan said while taking a sip from her Erewhon matcha latte.

From Salon

As we drink some matcha, he says that right now, all he wants is a job that pays and to feel he’s good at what he does.

From Los Angeles Times