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

Examples of matcha in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The ceramic bowl has a capacity of 380 ml, big enough to fit two servings of matcha, and allows for easy whisking and seamless pouring (the pouring spout makes the experience pretty much spill-proof). —Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025

The Wicked Green Matcha is a magical twist on Dunkin's classic iced matcha latte with additions of brown sugar and toasted almond flavors to give it a cozy yet bold flavor profile. —Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025

Many members also love the Horchata matcha latte. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025

The drink menu includes all the classics—cold brew, lattes, cappuccinos, matcha, and even hot chocolate. —Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Japanese, from mat-, form in compounding of matsu "to rub, daub, paint" + cha "tea"

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above