matcha

noun

ˈmä-chə

ˈma-

plural matchas

: a green powder made from ground green tea leaves that is used to make tea and other beverages and as a flavoring agent

Our meal began with matcha, the traditional green tea of the tea ceremony. The powder is spooned into a ceramic bowl, hot water added and the mixture whisked to a frothy jade.—

Alan Brown

Walk into a coffee shop or peruse Instagram and you're sure to have seen a matcha latte.—

Alysha Witwicki

also : tea made from matcha

At the time, he often experienced midafternoon malaise and began drinking hot matcha on his brother's recommendation. —

Jill Radsken

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The franchise also offers matcha teas, lattes, iced coffee, cappuccinos and macchiatos ranging in price between $5.50 and $7.95. —

Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2025 So far, the patisserie’s hokkaido milk mille crepe cake is a customer favorite, as are the tiramisu, matcha and chocolate varieties. —

Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025 This kit includes matcha powder, a bamboo whisk (chasen), a scoop (chashaku) and a traditional bowl (chawan). —

Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024 There were free lattes, cappuccinos and matcha drinks for parents. —

Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for matcha