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
Koicha is more bitter than thin matcha.
Standard kanji spelling for thick matcha used in tea ceremony.
Alternate spelling with okurigana; less common but still seen.
Compound of 濃い (こい, 'thick, dark') and 茶 (ちゃ, 'tea').