Matcha has taken the world by storm this past year. It seems like no matter where you go, you see someone holding that iconic green drink while saying this is absolutely the best matcha they’ve ever had.
While we can’t vet if that random person on the street truly is drinking the world’s best matcha, we can tell you that these are 7 must-try matcha spots in Metro Vancouver. These places are all worth a visit if you love that creamy texture and earthy taste– or if you just want to try it for yourself to see if it’s worth the hype.
7 Must-Try Matcha Spots In Metro Vancouver
cowdog
cowdog truly needs no introduction after the splash they made with their very popular no-tipping policy. They’re known for paying their employees a living wage while serving up some amazing café creations, including matcha.
You can be sure you’ll be sipping on high-quality matcha when you go to cowdog. Be sure to try their frozen matcha to stay cool in the Vancouver heat– and definitely have a go at their strawberry matcha, which is a perfect blend of flavours.
cowdog recently opened their second location in Kitsilano on 1927 W 4th Avenue. Their original location is on 3720 Oak Street in Vancouver.
Hanoi Drip
Vietnam is the birthplace of a lot of amazing drinks, and Hanoi Drip specializes in the country’s delightfully strong Vietnamese coffee. Part of their menu is also dedicated to imported tea, so if coffee’s not your thing, they’ve got some matcha just for you.
You can’t go wrong with one of Hanoi Drip’s delicious strawberry matchas, which is creamy, fruity, and sweet. You can also give their matcha latte a try, which is made of ceremonial grade matcha from Kyoto.
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Hanoi Drip has two different locations– one on 3779 Rupert Street in Vancouver and one on 12560 Bridgeport Road in Richmond.
Paragon Tea Room
Paragon Tea Room is well-known in Richmond to be one of the best spots if you want to try matcha. They serve up ceremonial grade matcha with that creamy, earthy taste that people love and create drinks for all palettes.
Their matcha lattes come with plant-based milk, and their Paragon Lab menu allows you to try their iced matcha coconut refresher, so everything is smooth and sweet. If you get the chance, you should also try out their matcha black sesame oat latte– a fantastic combination of flavours that complement each other perfectly.
Paragon Tea Room is located on 4328 Number 3 Road in Richmond. Their Vancouver location was closed earlier this year due to redevelopment plans, but they will be reportedly moving elsewhere in the same city.
Superbolt
Superbolt is all about elevating your tea. From the traditional to their own proprietary tea blends, their products will help you feel good and focus on yourself while boosting your energy. Everything’s organic and high-quality– Superbolt is super dedicated to making sure that their customers get only the best.
Their matcha is curated from a family-run farm in Shizuoka, Japan, so you can expect their tea to be of superb quality. They’ve got a number of matcha blends for you to try, like their Glow Up Matcha that includes turmeric, ashwagandha, and milk thistle for that ultimate health drink. Or you can always get the usual matcha latte!
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You can find Superbolt on 1849 W 1st Avenue in Vancouver.
Their There
This Vancouver coffee bar is serving up fantastic bites, brunch, and some amazing drinks. It’s a welcoming little place to have a meal while enjoying some of their delicious matcha creations.
You’ve got your choice between the very classic matcha latte or Their There’s peppermint mojito matcha, which is a minty mix of peppermint and earthy matcha. No matter which drink you choose, you’re sure to enjoy it with your brunch– be sure to try their shakshouka if you’re there, too!
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Their There is in the heart of Kitsilano on 2042 W 4th Avenue.
Mitchie Matcha
Keep your eyes peeled if you want to try Mitchie Matcha because they’re a pop–up vendor! You can find them at various events across the city serving their yummy matcha creations. If you’re looking for something fun to do while you sip on your drink, then Mitchie Matcha is going to be your place to visit!
Mitchie Matcha has all the classic matcha drinks on their menu, as well as some summer specials such as their mango matcha latte and blueberry matcha latte. You can find all their upcoming pop up locations on their website, with a number of them happening all throughout summer.
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You can find all the details here!
Matcha Corner
Previously a pop-up, now a permanent store, Matcha Corner has recently taken its place inside of a new Chinese dessert place called 66 Dessert. Their soft opening happened in late June, and they’ve since been enjoying their brick-and-mortar storefront while still making those smooth matcha drinks we all love.
Matcha Corner’s matcha is all ceremonial grade and from Kyoto– each drink also has 5 grams of matcha. Their menu is considerably large with tons of combinations. There’s brown sugar, mango, vanilla bean, strawberry, blueberry, pistachio, earl grey, coconut water, and taro milk. They’ve also got ice cream matcha lattes!
Matcha Corner occupies the same space as 66 Dessert, sharing a counter. You can find them both on 1148 Kingsway in Vancouver.
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