Usucha

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Koicha Matcha (Source: teefokus.blogspot.de)

Usucha (濃茶) is the Japanese term for thin prepared Matcha. As vessel for the Matcha powder during the tea ceremony is Natsume, a lacquered bamboo canister used. Thick prepared Matcha however, is called Koicha and Chaire is used as canister.

See also

• Japanese tea ceremony