noun
weak matcha; thin matcha
Refers to matcha prepared with more water and less powder, resulting in a lighter, less intense tea. Often contrasted with 濃茶 (こいちゃ), thick matcha. Used in tea ceremony contexts.
See also: 抹茶
茶道では、お薄を点てる前に濃茶をいただくことが多い。
In the tea ceremony, thick matcha is often served before thin matcha is prepared.