also: てんさ
noun
preparing powdered tea (tea ceremony)
Refers to the act of making matcha in the context of a tea ceremony, including whisking the powdered tea with hot water.
茶道では点茶の作法を学ぶ。
In tea ceremony, one learns the etiquette of preparing powdered tea.
From 点 (to prepare, to make) + 茶 (tea). The term is closely associated with the Japanese tea ceremony.