noun
- Plural of matcha; a finely ground powder made from shade-grown green tea leaves, used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies and modern beverages.
Usage: Often used in culinary contexts; Borrowed from Japanese
Examples
- The café offers several different matchas from various regions of Japan.
- She ordered two matchas: one for a latte and one for a smoothie.
- High-quality matchas can be quite expensive due to their careful cultivation.
- The store stocks both ceremonial-grade and culinary-grade matchas.
- Many health-conscious consumers prefer matchas over regular coffee.