matcha
Japanese tea powder
Matcha is finely ground powder made from specially grown green tea leaves, originating in Japan.
Unlike regular tea, the whole leaf is consumed, dissolved in water or milk and whisked until frothy.
Matcha has a distinctive bright green color and earthy, slightly bitter taste.
It appears in lattes, desserts, and ice cream: I'll have a matcha latte.
The word comes from Japanese for "rubbed tea."
Fifth taste sensation
- vegetalOf or like plants
- grassyCovered with blades
- astringentTissue-contracting agent
- bittersweetWistful yet warm
sweet · savory · marine · seaweed · briny · creamy · smooth · delicate
Fifth taste sensation
- steepRising at sharp angle
- brewSteeped or fermented drink
- whiskingFast circular mixing
- camelliaFlowering Asian evergreen shrub
oolong · teapot · kettle · sipping · aroma · infuse · frothy
Color of vegetation
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
- jadeCarved ornamental mineral
- emeraldGreen precious beryl
- verdantLush with plants
powder · fine · silky · vivid · bright · chlorophyll · color · hue
Substances counteracting oxidative damage
- catechinsPolyphenolic tea compounds
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
- caffeineMethylxanthine stimulant compound
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
energy · focus · calm · alertness · wellness · superfood · detox · nutrients
Relating to formal rites
- culinaryRelated to cooking
- premiumAdded cost for better
- shade-grownRaised under trees
- stone-groundCrushed by rock wheels
vibrant · quality · authentic · Japanese · Kyoto · organic · single-origin
umami
Fifth taste sensation
- vegetalOf or like plants
- grassyCovered with blades
- astringentTissue-contracting agent
bittersweet · sweet · savory · marine · seaweed · briny · creamy · smooth · delicate · complex
umami
Fifth taste sensation
camellia · oolong · teapot · kettle · sipping · aroma · infuse · frothy
green
Color of vegetation
verdant · powder · fine · silky · vivid · bright · chlorophyll · color · hue · pigment
antioxidants
Substances counteracting oxidative damage
- catechinsPolyphenolic tea compounds
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
- caffeineMethylxanthine stimulant compound
metabolism · energy · focus · calm · alertness · wellness · superfood · detox · nutrients · vitamins
ceremonial
Relating to formal rites
- culinaryRelated to cooking
- premiumAdded cost for better
- shade-grownRaised under trees
stone-ground · vibrant · quality · authentic · Japanese · Kyoto · organic · single-origin
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
tranquility · tatami · kaiseki · host · guest · scroll · ikebana · tearoom · zen · mindfulness
latte
Espresso with steamed milk
cake · cookies · tiramisu · cheesecake · croissant · macaron · doughnut · boba · frappe · mousse
- East AsiaChina, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Korea
- Japanese culturesamurai, kabuki, sumo, origami, tea ceremony
- Japanese tea
- Stimulant Plantscoffee plant, tea plant, guarana, yerba mate, kola nut
- beverageswater, coffee, tea, juice, milk
- coffee and teaespresso, latte, cappuccino, americano, green tea
matchasteeped tea
Leaves infused in hot water
loose leaf tea · black tea · oolong · herbal infusion · English breakfast tea
matchablack tea
Fully oxidized leaf infusion
pu-erh · Assam · Ceylon · Earl Grey · English breakfast
matchacoffee
Brewed bean beverage
espresso · English tea · chai · Turkish coffee · Italian espresso
- matcha latteFrothed milk with powdered tea
- matcha ice creamFrozen dessert with powdered green tea
- matcha powderPulverized green tea leaves
- iced matchaCold green tea beverage
- matcha mochiTea-flavored rice confection
- matcha cakeDessert flavored with ground tea