16 December
Where to Get Your Matcha Fix 🍵
Looking for the perfect spot to enjoy your next matcha? We’ve rounded up some of the best places to get your fix!
Whether you’re after a creamy latte, an indulgent matcha dessert, or just need a green pick-me-up, these spots won’t disappoint.
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Blackdrop Eatery in Newmarket is a must visit spot for all matcha lovers in Auckland. With a menu packed full of specialty matcha drinks, you're going to want to try them all. Here's our favourites...
The Matcha Einspanner is a triple matcha threat. Made from matcha iced tea, matcha vanilla cream, and topped with matcha foam. The Yuzu Matcha Einspanner with matcha vanilla cream, yuzu jam, and lemon juice is creamy, refreshing, and perfect for the summer. Other special mentions include the Orange Matcha Creamsicle and the Matcha Foam with Cold Brew Earl Grey.
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If ice cream is your thing, you're going to want to take a trip to Sea People located in the heart of Mount Maunganui. Housemade plant-based and gluten-free ice cream made from quality wholefood ingredients including cashew and coconut milk for a rich and creamy texture... how good!
Head there this summer to try a scoop or two of their new limited edition Strawberry Matcha flavour or the trusty Matcha Vanilla Coconut.
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Folds Patisserie is an epic asian inspired patisserie located on Dominion Road.
The team at Folds specialise in fresh cream desserts that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!
Head in store to grab a matcha to go, or if you're feeling hungry, choose from their wide range of matcha desserts. The cabinet often features new exciting goodies to try but one that we can't look past is their creamy matcha cheesecake!
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Victus Coffee & Eatery, Nelson
Nelson, we have the matcha solution for you! Victus, a cozy cafe located in the heart of the city serving up delicious matcha drinks.
Latest addition to their matcha offering is their new mango matcha. Matcha, housemade mango coulis, topped with a whipped matcha coconut foam. If mango isn't your thing you can't go wrong with their traditional iced matcha, or even an iced matcha with maple for an extra sweet hit.
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Billys Espresso located in Queenstown's Five Mile Shopping Centre is a specialty coffee shop serving organic coffee and freshly baked scones, muffins and sandwiches.
Matcha lovers, you're going to want to head here to try the Strawberry Matcha Strawberry Matcha made from organic Japanese ceremonial grade matcha
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Right in the heart of Auckland CBD is D.O.S.E on high, a cozy Espresso Bar serving up a range of speciality drinks that highlight seasonal and local ingredients.
If you're feeling thirsty, don't look past their classic iced matcha, or if you're craving a little sweet treat, grab a matcha canelé or two for the road.
