matcha
noun/ˈmætʃə/
/ˈmɑːtʃə/
[uncountable] (from Japanese)- a type of green tea from Japan, made of leaves crushed into a powder
- Matcha is a special tea renowned for its many health benefits.
Word OriginJapanese, from matsu ‘to rub’ + cha ‘tea’, from Chinese (Mandarin) chá.Definitions on the go
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