お薄うす

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

• 茶さ道どうでは、お薄うすを点たてる前まえに濃こい茶ちゃをいただくことが多おおい。

  In the tea ceremony, thick matcha is often served before thin matcha is prepared.