Matcha Galore 🍵💚

For the matcha lovers

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That's Just Facts!

What is matcha?

According to a 2025 ByFood blog, Matcha is a powdered green tea, made by grinding up whole baby tea leaves. The powder is then whisked in hot water, ready to turn into your enjoyable matcha latte!

What makes it so special compared to other teas? 🍵

It's created from high grade camellia sinensis leaves that have been shaded before harvesting to boost their production of chlorophyll

This is what gives the matcha powder its vivid green color, unique umami flavor, and high nutritional content

What country does it come from?

Originated in China

Introduced to Japan in the 12th century, where traditional matcha and ceremonial preparation gained popularity

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MATCHA TOOLS 101!

Interested in making a matcha latte from home?

🍵 This ceremonial matcha kit from Amazon is a MUST HAVE if you're just getting started 🍵

It's super cute, trendy, and on the cheaper side compared to other matcha kits that range from $30 & above!

💚 What's Included:

1 matcha bowl

1 bamboo whisk

Whisk holder

1 stainless steel sifter

1 bamboo scoop

💚 Available in:

Jade Green

Light Green

💚 Price:

$26.99

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4 Scientifically Proven Health Benefits to Matcha!

(according to a Healthline nutrition article written by Rachael Ajmera, MS, RD)

💚 Helps support healthy cholesterol and lipid levels, making it a smart daily wellness choice

💚 The synergy of caffeine and L-theanine helps to stay alert, react faster, and feel less mentally drained

💚 Matcha's vibrant green color comes from chlorophyll, which helps support the body's natural cleansing process

💚 The catechin inside matcha is shown to aid calorie burning and support metabolism

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Have you had your daily dose of matcha yet? 😋

My favorite lately is the Banana Bread Matcha Latte from A Little A Latte, a small business mobile coffee truck on the West Side of Oahu.

Here's a quick breakdown:

🍵Bottom Layer: Homemade Banana Syrup + Vanilla

🍵Middle Layer: Oat Milk + Ceremonial Grade Matcha

🍵Top Layer: Banana Cream Cold Foam

Price

💲7.25

What makes it a fan favorite?

💚 Creamy texture

💚 Good quality matcha powder

💚 The banana syrup is authentic, not artificial

💚 Flavorful all around, not bland and bitter

💚 Great customer service

Not feeling a matcha? Order a coffee instead!

A Little A Latte is also known for their handcrafted espresso drinks

A few handcrafted lattes to enjoy:

Honey B Latte (honey + macnut)

Island Latte (coconut + caramel)

Hapa Latte (brown sugar + white mocha)

WHEN & WHERE can you visit A Little A Latte?

Sunday

📍Kapolei Regional Park

⏰ 7am-12pm

Monday, Thursday, Friday

📍Ewa Mahiko Park

⏰ 8am-1pm

What to expect when visiting the truck:

Prepare to stand in line on the sidewalk

She takes one order at a time

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The creamiest MATCHA LATTE i've ever tried!

📍Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

A Japanese bakery & cafe located in Ward Village, Honolulu. With only one location here in Hawai'i, Okayama Kobo is famously known for their ceremonial grade matcha lattes and fresh handmade quality bread.

My personal favorite?

Banana Creme Matcha Latte 🍌

Premium matcha powder

Choice of milk

Sweetened banana syrup

Topped with banana foam & breadcrumbs

What about the bakery?

28 bread items to choose from

Made fresh daily

Handmade using 100% Hokkaido flour

Additive/Preservative free dough

Other menu items:

Caffeine drinks are also available, but in my opinion, aren't good quality like the matcha latte's

I ordered a hot white mocha, and the coffee was way too strong and bitter

TIP:

Be prepared to wait outside as they always have a line extending to outside of the store‼️

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Did someone say STRAWBERRY MATCHA? 🍓🍵

📍Cooke Street Market

Located on Kapiolani Blvd in downtown Honolulu, Cooke Street Market is a small cafe shop dedicated to bringing you locally produced merchandise, refreshing beverages, freshly made meals, and a chill community-like environment.

Famously known amongst matcha-lovers for their Strawberry Matcha Latte 🍓

❤️ It has the perfect milk to matcha ratio, giving the drink a creamy rich texture

❤️ The matcha is strong and rich, but not overpowering which makes it perfect

❤️ The strawberry isn't a puree or syrup, but rather fresh crushed strawberries, making the drink nicely refreshing

❤️ To top it off, their lattes come in a small or large size cup, not just one size!