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
Alan BrownWalk into a coffee shop or peruse Instagram and you're sure to have seen a matcha latte.—Alysha Witwicki
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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Just make your matcha mixture with hot water and matcha powder, then add any of the syrups and drinks listed.
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Strictly avoids coffee, replacing it with matcha – according to a study, the powdered Japanese green tea supports cognitive function, cardio-metabolic health and has anti-tumor properties.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
For the One Who Likes It Piping Hot For matcha aficionados who appreciate having control over how intense and earthy the flavor of their cup is, the Cuzen Matcha Machine serves as a personal matcha café right in your kitchen.
—Tiana Randall, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
Jade Leaf offers a range of matcha grades, and everything on their site is 25% off from 11/27–12/2.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Strictly avoids coffee, replacing it with matcha – according to a study, the powdered Japanese green tea supports cognitive function, cardio-metabolic health and has anti-tumor properties.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
For the One Who Likes It Piping Hot For matcha aficionados who appreciate having control over how intense and earthy the flavor of their cup is, the Cuzen Matcha Machine serves as a personal matcha café right in your kitchen.
—Tiana Randall, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
Jade Leaf offers a range of matcha grades, and everything on their site is 25% off from 11/27–12/2.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for matcha
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“Matcha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matcha. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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