Matchapulver

matcha powder

noun MA-cha-pool-fer Rare

Origin: from Japanese matcha

Also means

ground green tea powder

Usage Note

Matchapulver is finely stone-ground Japanese green tea, used in Germany for Matcha Latte, desserts, and smoothies. Ceremonial grade (Zeremoniell) is used for drinking; culinary grade for baking. Used uncountably.

Examples

"Für einen Matcha Latte schäumt man heiße Milch mit einem Teelöffel Matchapulver auf."

Natural Translation

For a matcha latte you froth hot milk with a teaspoon of matcha powder.

Literal Translation

For a matcha latte froths one hot milk with a teaspoon matcha powder.

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