matcha
What is another word for matcha? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Green tea leaves ground into a fine powder, whisked with hot water as part of the Japanese tea ceremony.
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How to use matcha
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
matcha latte
matcha powder
whisk the matcha
cup of matcha
It is an everyday word in food and drink contexts, not a formal or technical term.
Etymology
Matcha was borrowed from Japanese, where it is written 抹茶. The word combines matsu, meaning to rub or wipe, with cha, meaning tea.
Full origin of matcha →Frequently asked questions
What is matcha?
It is green tea that has been ground to a fine powder and whisked into hot water, the drink central to the Japanese tea ceremony.
How is matcha different from ordinary green tea?
Matcha is ground into a fine powder and whisked into water, rather than steeped as loose leaves.
Where does the word matcha come from?
It comes from Japanese, combining a word meaning to rub or wipe with the word for tea.
