Matcha is cafe latte's fancier, smoother, greener counterpart.
Made from finely ground green tea leaves, matcha is a surprising dose of caffeine masked behind a tasty, just-sweet-enough blend of matcha powder and milk. It's creamy, delicious, and conveniently available at all these spots for Where to Find the Best Matcha in Austin.
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Magick Matcha
2118 S Congress Ave
Matcha isn't limited to the same pale green hue you see across coffee shops of the world. It can come with blues and purples and pinks. Made inside a silver airstream trailer, this woman-owned curator of the Japanese matcha elevates the foamy art form. Looking to gift their customers with health-enriching flavors, there's hardly a limit on how you can enhance your magical matcha.
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916 Springdale, Bldg 3, Ste 101
4917 Airport Blvd
Come for the matcha; stay for the supremely good vibes at this coffee shop meets Japanese eatery. While we profusely apologize for our use of "good vibes," there is simply not a better way to describe this peaceful establishment. Sa-Tén is aesthetic, calm, sweet, and their creamy matcha latte is just the proverbial green tea cherry on top.
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2324 E Cesar Chavez
You don't need to be well versed in the Ayruvedic diet to eat at Curcuma, but just know that the menu at this entirely plant-based food truck was inspired thoughtfully by this Eastern concept of diet individuality. Their menu items, as such, are inspired by ancient healing traditions and are consequently vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and friendly for those on a Whole 30 or Paleo diet. For matcha, try one of their many options: OM Matcha Latte, Super Matcha Latte, Matcha Glow Latte, or the Wild Yaupon Matcha Latte.
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111 E Cesar Chavez St
This coffee shop chain exists only in Los Angeles, Japan, and Austin - meaning it's location at the LINE hotel is a pretty rare existence. Those who have spent much time in LA know that Alfred's is an innovative coffee shop with cute decorations and even cuter drinks (that, uh, taste good too of course). Prior to mixing their Iced Matcha Latte, you'll find a beautiful green->white ombre worthy of a picture for the 'gram.
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1834 E Oltorf St
Holding down caffeine needs on the southeast side is Cafe Creme on Oltorf. In what can only be described as cozy, warm, and comfy, their shop boasts a neighborhood feel - replete with badass little latte art as seen above. If you're looking to switch up your normal (read: boring) cappuccino order, opt for their Matcha Green Tea Latte.
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4801 Burnet Road
1700 S. Lamar Boulevard
Picnik exists at the intersection between healthy fit moms and those in Austin just looking to exchange their usual greasy burger for a nice ass salad. In other words, it has all the benefits of a health food restaurant without the pretense. They have some awesome food choices, but when you're really in need of a little pick-me-up, try their Golden Milk Matcha or their regular Matcha Latte.
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607 W 3rd St Suite 0110
If you're looking for quality ingredients for coffee and matcha, Intelligentsia is the way to go. Located downtown, they offer a variety of matcha-based beverages like the Nitro Oat Matcha Latte, Matcha Latte, and the Organic Iced Oat Milk Matcha Latte. Their oat matchas are a favorite for those of us who are dairy-free!
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1105 S Lamar Blvd
222 West Ave #120
4615 N Lamar Blvd #303a
With three locations around Austin, Merit is the kind of place you run into, grab your favorite matcha, and then spend hours strolling through the aisles of Trader Joe's with it. They offer both a hot matcha latte and an iced matcha latte, so you can sip on this local favorite at all times of the year.
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4400 N Lamar Blvd
Whether you're a tea snob or not, you're in for a treat when you go to The Steeping Room. They offer high quality tea leaves served in a variety of fashions; for matcha options, choose between their traditional Matcha Latte or opt for a more unique twist with their Matcha Tea Freeze.
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Various Locations
It's not all juice here, y'all! JuiceLand is one of the best spots around town for cold brew, matcha, healthy food, smoothies, and - yes - juice. Their matcha latte is a staff favorite with a blend of matcha, hemp seed, date, coconut oil, and vanilla. Grab one on-the-go, or (if you're anything like us) sip it down way too fast and burn your mouth in the process.
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706 N Lamar Blvd
Bandit is a recently opened coffee shop and matcha bar nestled on Lamar by town favorites like Waterloo Records, Clark's Oyster Bar, and 24 Diner. They offer a variety of matchas depending on how crazy you like to get: Classic Iced Matcha (on ice, with nitro), Iced Matcha Latte (balanced mix of rich matcha with your choice of milk), or the Iced Matcha Palmer (twist on the classic Arnold Palmer - matcha blended with lemonade, topped off with mint & honey).
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3501 E 7th St
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