Matcha (?, IPA: [matːɕa]) is a variety of finely-powdered green tea used particularly in the Japanese tea ceremony, as well as to flavour and dye foods such as mochi and soba noodles, green tea ice cream and a variety of wagashi (Japanese confectionery). The most famous matcha-producing regions are Uji in Kyoto, Nishio in Aichi, Shizuoka, and northern Kyūshū. Matcha is generally expensive compared to other forms of tea, although its price depends on its quality.

Only the finest tea buds are hand picked, and it can take up to one hour to grind 30 grams of matcha. Matcha is made from shade-grown tea leaves also used to make gyokuro, unlike other forms of powdered tea, such as powdered sencha.

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