konacha

{{Short description|Japanese green tea}}

{{Italic title|reason=:Category:Japanese words and phrases}}

{{Infobox Tea

| Tea_name = Konacha

| Tea_type = Green

| Tea_color = Green

| Tea_image = 300px

| Tea_origin = Japan

| Tea_names = Bud Tea

| Tea_quick = Dark green, strongly-flavored, lower-grade tea

}}

{{nihongo||粉茶|Konacha|powder tea}} is a type of green tea, composed of the dust, tea buds and small leaves that are left behind after processing Gyokuro or Sencha. When made from Gyokuro it is also marketed as {{nihongo||玉露粉茶| Gyokurokonacha}}.

Konacha is cheaper than Sencha and Matcha and is often served at sushi restaurants as palate-refresher that stands up to fish flavours under the name of agari.{{Cite book |last=Heiss |first=Mary Lou |title=The Story of Tea- A Cultural History and Drinking Guide |publisher=Ten Speed Press |year=2007 |isbn=9781580087452 |pages=179}}

Konacha has a strong flavor and is therefore good for use in cooking.Tokunaga, Mutsuko. New Tastes in Green Tea: A Novel Flavor for Familiar Drinks, Dishes, and Desserts.