matcha

noun

\ ˈmä-chə

, ˈma-\

plural matchas

Definition of matcha

: 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