also: はぢゃ
noun
leaf tea; loose-leaf tea
Refers to tea leaves, especially as opposed to powdered tea (matcha) or tea bags. Common in contexts of traditional Japanese tea.
急須で葉茶を淹れる。
I brew leaf tea in a teapot.
この店では高品質の葉茶を販売している。
This shop sells high-quality leaf tea.
Compound of 葉 (leaf) and 茶 (tea). The reading はちゃ is a straightforward combination; the variant はぢゃ reflects historical kana usage.