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