Don’t worry if you’re late to the matcha craze , we’ve got you covered.
Matcha tea has been sipped for centuries, and was made popular in Eastern Asia by Zen Buddhists . It rose to prominence as a staple in Japan and is now getting increasingly trendier in the US — both for its flavor + numerous health benefits .
So, we’ve rounded up four spots that offer its own unique spin on matcha powder.
🍵 Mochi-ya Ren
| 675 Saratoga Ave.
This newly-opened spot took over Matcha Love in Mitsuwa Marketplace, and serves up fresh fruit mochi + matcha lattes, floats, and shakes. Get a taste of Japan by ordering the matcha soft serve + take some handmade mochi to go (with a traditional string for cutting, of course).
Get your matcha fix.
Photo via @lisa_vs_food
🍵 Izumi Matcha
| 3005 Silver Creek Rd., Ste. 142
Welcome to your matcha mecca. Izumi sources its matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen Japanese Tea — one of the oldest established tea manufacturers in Uji, Japan. With it, they’ve created matcha ice cream treats, fruit teas, milk lattes, and more. Pro tip: Purchase your own matcha powder and follow one of Izumi’s drink recipes on its website
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Let’s dig in.
Photo via @deliazsy
🍵 Anton SV Patisserie
| 1969 O’Toole Wy.
Taste a fusion of French + Japanese flavors with this cafe’s specialty Matcha Mille Crepe Cake. The Gâteau Mille Crêpes-style cake is made with matcha imported from Japan and is composed of 20+ layers of crepe to create this creamy, fluffy delight.
Now that’s alotta matcha.
Photo via @stephnallaneats
🍵 Hanabusa Cafe
| 201 S. Mary Ave., Sunnyvale
Everything’s better with a little matcha on it. You won’t regret trying these authentic Japanese souffle pancakes — smothered in a homemade matcha sauce + sprinkled with fresh fruit. Pro tip: Perfection takes time, so be prepared to wait 25+ minutes for your pancakes.
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