noun
- Powdered green tea, used in Japanese tea ceremonies and as a flavoring for sweets and sweet drinks.
- Tea prepared by mixing such powder with hot water.
Origin of matcha
Japanese ( now written with the kanji for matsu to rub, grind ) ( cha tea ) matsu end, tip, fine powder, dust ( from Early Middle Chinese mat ) ( also the source of Mandarin mò end, tip, nonessentials ) cha tea ; see chanoyu .