LOOKING for a “perfect match-a” to satisfy your matcha cravings?

Matcha has been a part of the food pyramid of most, if not all, Gen Zs years after it was a trending topic on social media.

Matcha is a type of powdered green tea and is traditionally consumed in Japanese communities. 

Some matcha eaters want it hot, cold, and sweet. However, how this green tea is consumed has changed through the years as matcha meets modernity and creativity. Well, Filipinos are known for that trait.

But Pinoys won’t deny that Japanese matcha tastes better. So if you want to try a taste of Japan without buying a plane ticket, here are some matcha stores in Metro Manila where you can find OG (original)matcha treats.

Divine Truffles

Divine Truffles is a dessert shop in Quezon City where you can experience their bestseller matcha truffles. Their prices range from P95 to P699 depending on the blocks of matcha truffle cubes that customers want. Aside from their pure matcha truffle, they recently mixed the youngsters’ all-time favorite oreo biscuits with their matcha truffle.

You are 12 blocks away from happiness with Divine Truffles’ signature matcha truffle.

Tsujiri

Tsujiri is a 155-year-old Japanese matcha green tea brand originating from Tokyo. It has six branches in Makati, Taguig, Pasay, Mandaluyong, and Quezon cities. It offers a wide range of matcha drinks and food, but its matcha ice cream sundae is considered one of Tsujiri’s bestsellers. They also provide appetizing Matcha Citronne and rolls to compliment its matcha teas and coffees.

Most of their matcha sundaes and drinks are priced up to P300 while their cakes are sold for P3,000 per box. 

Can’t decide whether you want a slice or a swirl of matcha? Tsujiri got you all covered.

Buttery and Co.

Buttery and Co. is a pastry shop located in Katipunan Quezon City. Aside from its bestseller cheese rolls, they also brew matcha lattes and espresso to compliment its bread. Recently, Buttery and Co. unveiled Matcha Mamon to its roster of matcha treats, a mix of Filipino pastry and Japanese flavor to satisfy the cravings of matcha eaters.

If you want a great matcha experience but are empty-pocketed, Buttery and Co.’s matcha treats range from P200 to P570. They are also open for delivery.

La Crema Manila

Situated in Pasig City, La Crema Manila is a dessert shop currently making headlines for its palatable cheesecakes and desserts. Over several cakes and pastries they offer, matcha eaters can try their signature midnight matcha cheesecake loaded with layers of oreo cookie crust, premium Uji-Matcha green tea cheesecake, and whipped cream dusted with matcha powder. You can also partner their matcha cheesecake with a matcha latte made with ceremonial-grade matcha powder. 

Their matcha treats range from P140 to P1,150, and they are also available for delivery within Metro Manila.

Megamax

Tiramisu but make it matcha? Megamax has it.

Last but definitely not the least, tagged as the home to the classic mascarpone tiramisu, San Juan-based Megamax reinvented their bestseller Uji-matcha tiramisu. Its newly-launched tiramisu is loaded with an uji matcha latte, savoiardi, mascarpone cream, matcha chocolate, and uji matcha powder—a heaven-sent treat. Depending on the cake size, customers may pre-order their matcha mascarpone tiramisu from P750 to P2,400.

“It’s not just a basic matcha tiramisu, we don’t simply just replace coffee with matcha. We consider texture, balance, and harmony. That is why each of the matcha components has its role – matcha chocolate for texture, Uji matcha latte for balance, and Uji matcha powder for harmony,” Megamax told republicasia.

How do you like your matcha?