matcha

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 抹茶 (matcha), from 抹 (matsu, “to wipe, to rub”) + 茶 (cha, “tea”).

noun

  1. A type of powdered green tea, traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies.

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