noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
weak matcha; thin tea
In tea ceremony, 薄茶 is the standard thin matcha served to guests, contrasted with 濃茶 (こいちゃ).
See also: 抹茶
茶道では、まず薄茶を点てて客に出す。
In tea ceremony, first thin matcha is prepared and served to the guests.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Describes a pale brownish color, often used for clothing, hair, or objects.
彼女は薄茶のセーターを着ていた。
She was wearing a light brown sweater.
Compound of 薄 (usu, 'thin, pale') + 茶 (cha, 'tea'). The color sense derives from the pale brown of weak tea.