noun
koicha; thick matcha
A style of matcha prepared with a high powder-to-water ratio, producing a dark, opaque, and intensely flavored tea. Primarily used in formal tea ceremony contexts.
茶道では、濃茶を練るのに時間がかかる。
In tea ceremony, it takes time to knead the thick matcha.
濃茶は薄茶よりも苦味が強い。
Koicha is more bitter than thin matcha.
Compound of 濃い (こい, 'thick, dark') and 茶 (ちゃ, 'tea').