"tencha" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Japanese 碾茶 Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|碾茶}} Japanese 碾茶 Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} tencha (uncountable)
  1. Partially processed tea leaves that will be used to make matcha. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-tencha-en-noun-7MUi3Fi9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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