While the opinion on matcha might be divided — some say its heavenly and others call it grass-like — there’s no denying the fact that matcha has gained popularity. To tap into the trend, t2 takes you thorugh the best matcha sips all over the city. #CheckItOut
Coconut Matcha at Bunosilo Artisanal: Freshness of tender coconut meets the tart and dense flavour of matcha to create an energising and perfectly healthy sip at the brand’s outlets across town
Mango Matcha at The Daily Cafe: Matcha straight from Uji, Japan, meets fresh and seasonal alphonso mango. Velvety, smooth and naturally sweet, this drink will fuel your daily dose of hydration and antioxidants at the Southern Avenue cafe
Hot Matcha at 8th Day Cafe and Bakery: With four outlets now in the city, 8th Day Cafe and Bakery serves a simple yet potent sip with premium grade matcha served hot as a latte.
Strawberry Matcha at Cocoa Bakery: Available at the outlets of the brand across the city, the tangy strawberry compote pairs well with the earthy, grassy umami notes of matcha. This is a hit among Cocoa Bakery patrons
Matcha Cherry Latte at Poach Kitchen: A visually attractive drink that combines the earthy, slightly bitter notes of matcha green tea with the sweet and tart flavour of cherries, it’s a popular choice, especially in the spring, due to its unique flavour palette at this Vivekananda Park spot
Mango Matcha at Marbella’s: A delightful fusion, the mango matcha latte combines the notes of matcha green tea with the sweet, tropical essence of ripe mango. Available at both the Elgin Road and the Hindustan Park outlets
Dirty Matcha at Bubble N Tea Asian Cafe: This bold fusion of energising matcha and specialty coffee gives a stimulating boost like no other. The Salt Lake cafe serves a range of other matcha drinks as well
Matcha Latte at Olive Cafe and Bar: The trending hotspot on Shakespeare Sarani serves Sencha grade matcha with velvety milk. It’s available hot or cold
Watermelon Matcha at AMPM: Famous for their matcha drinks, the Park Street spot serves a unique concoction of cold-pressed fresh watermelon topped with matcha, which is a seasonal delight
Strawberry Matcha Iced Latte at That Place: A refreshing blend of creamy matcha and sweet strawberry over ice, this Shakespeare Sarani spot serves matcha in a fun form
Dalgona Matcha at Pinkk Sugars: Made with green matcha tea and dalgona, this is a fun blend of coffee and tea at the cute Salt Lake cafe
Berry Matcha Bubble Tea at Burma Burma: Known for their bubble teas, the Burmese speciality space serves a sip that has an exotic concoction of matcha tea, raspberry puree, milk, and tapioca pearls
Oat Milk Matcha Latte at The Red Bari: A special ritual designed by their very own tea company, this has matcha sourced directly from Japan, and hence guarantees premium quality taste at this pretty South Calcutta cafe
Orange Matcha at Pico: A vibrant fusion of citrus and earth, this refreshing drink pairs the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed orange juice with the smooth, grassy depth of premium matcha at this Lake Road dine den
Banana Honey Iced Matcha at Colab Coffee: This cozy Lake Gardens spot makes a sweet matcha drink with bananas and honey that will turn even novices into matcha lovers
Strawberry Matcha Cloud at Little Pleasures: The cafe cum dessert bar on Hungerford Street does a cute matcha sip that has velvety iced strawberry latte topped with a delicate cloud of matcha
