Did you know that matcha tea used to be served only during traditional tea ceremonies in Japan? Thankfully, numerous cafés and restaurants in Singapore now offer a wide variety of matcha-infused food and beverages. From parfaits to matcha lattes, check out these 6 delectable places to satisfy your matcha cravings!
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1) Tsujiri
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Established in 1860 by Riemon Tsuji, Tsujiri’s popularity has spread to many countries including Singapore. Today, it serves an assortment of matcha products, from matcha lattes to matcha parfaits.
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However, o-matcha is the classic that matcha purists should go for. Be warned though, even the staff at Tsujiri outlets will tell you the o-matcha is incredibly potent. If you prefer mixing your own matcha, Tsujiri also retails the traditional tea bowl and whisk (chawan and chasen), as well as an assortment of tea powders and bags.
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Outlets
100AM, 100 Tras Street #01-14
10am to 10pm
313 Somerset, 313 Orchard Road #B3-53
12pm to 10pm
The Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street #01-74
Mon-Thu and Sun: 11am to 10pm
Fri, Sat & PH: 11am to 11pm
2) Châteraisé
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With more than 460 stores in Japan, Châteraisé’s popularity is plain to see. It serves up a mean cream puff that comes with a generous serving of matcha cream filling. It is best eaten when partially frozen so you get to enjoy the bite of the cream.
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Other matcha products that Châteraisé retails include its Uji Matcha Fluffy Cream Roll and Daifuku Mochi.
Outlets
WestGate, 3, Gateway Drive
Sun-Thu: 10am to 9pm
Fri, Sat & PH Eve: 10am to 930pm
Scotts, 350 Orchard Road Shaw House
Sun to Thu: 10am to 9pm
Fri, Sat & PH Eve: 10am to 930pm
Novena Square 2, 10 Sinaran Drive #01-36/41
10am to 10pm
Chinatown Point, 133 New bridge Road #1-40
10am to 10pm
Serangoon Nex, 23 Serangoon Central, Nex, #B2-49A
1030am to 10pm
3) One Man Coffee
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Even though One Man Coffee is a coffee branch, it brews a mean matcha latte that is the perfect solution for any cravings. You can taste the milk in the latte yet, at the same time, it does not overpower the matcha flavour. Those with a penchant for matcha and lattes, this is your fix. If you’re planning to get some work done while sipping on this aromatic matcha latte, head to its quieter outlet in Cheong Chin Nam Road.
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Outlets
215R Upper Thomson Road
9am to 5pm
MyVillage@Serangoon Garden, 1 Maju Avenue, #B1-23/24
9am to 5pm
Kinesis, 4 Fusionopolis Way, #01-15,
Mon-Fri: 8am to 5pm
15 Cheong Chin Nam Road
9am to 5pm
4) Maccha House
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Another matcha store to look out for is Maccha House. Apart from matcha products like its signature matcha parfait and traditional matcha, it also offers many other food options.
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For instance, Maccha House had a matcha dessert special going at $14.99 that comprised 6 kinds of matcha desserts, including traditional matcha and mochi. So the next time you hit town with friends, give Maccha House a try.
Outlets
Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road, #B1-40
11am to 10pm
Suntec City – Fountain of Wealth, 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-172
11am to 10pm
5) Matchaya
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Ever since it set up its first store in Icon Village, Matchaya has quickly established itself as the matcha authority in Singapore. On its menu is a wide medley of matcha and houjicha products, such as bottled matcha, matcha powder, and matcha soft serve.
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Its popularity also lies in the fact that it regularly sources for new flavours like goma (roasted black sesame) to add to its already impressive menu. You can also be assured of the quality of matcha that Matchaya uses, for every product goes through a stringent taste-test before it is released in a soft launch.
Outlet
Icon Village, 12 Gopeng Street, #01-72
12pm to 8pm
6) Nana’s Green Tea
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Joining the matcha party in town is Nana’s Green Tea. Its extensive menu ensures that whatever you are looking for, they have got you covered. Most of its products come in matcha, houjicha, black sesame, and azuki flavours. They also offer set lunches for both weekdays and weekends for $13.90 in which you can pair a rice bowl with a selection of drinks from its regular menu.
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Outlet
The Atrium @ Orchard, Plaza Singapura 60B, #03-80/82
11am to 10pm
With all these delectable options, you no longer have to wait to satisfy your matcha cravings anymore. Furthermore, there is no need to feel sinful after a warm cup of matcha latte, because matcha has incredible health benefits! No wonder the Japanese live such long lives!
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