Cafe matcha takes — social
Cafe Twitter is roasting Gail’s for serving matcha with water instead of milk — several users called the result “gross” while others flag home tweaks like Ippodo + oat milk and honey for better texture user thread user thread. New menu chatter: Barista Coffee launched a smooth, vibrant matcha line and Thai spots are pushing Yame Matcha desserts with vanilla pods, tea jelly and matcha tiramisu — lots of regional spins showing up in feeds right now Barista post Thai shop post.
GAIL’s menu lists an Iced Matcha at £4.90 on its online shop, and the chain added an Iced Matcha with Cucumber & Elderflower as part of its summer menu rollout across its estate. (gails.com) The bakery publicly described a collaboration with Sayuri to create a ceremonial‑grade matcha blend — a partnership GAIL’s detailed on its site on January 23, 2025. (gails.com) In other chains, India’s Barista Coffee announced a matcha‑led beverage range called “Dhoom Matcha De,” promoted as a ceremonial‑grade launch aimed at broadening matcha offerings nationwide. (adgully.com) Specialty suppliers are pushing barista‑style powders for lattes too: Rishi Tea markets a “Barista Matcha” 100 g tin (listed at about $65.25) designed specifically for milk‑based preparations and high‑volume service. (rishi-tea.com) Yame single‑origin matcha (first‑harvest batches from Fukuoka) is being stocked by retailers and cafes and is already showing up in dessert menus — vendors selling Yame matcha emphasize a bright, frothy profile suited for things like tiramisu and jellied tea desserts. (teaspoons.co) Home‑barista fixes cited in the same social threads point customers to higher‑grade leaves and milk pairings: Ippodo publishes serving notes that recommend combining matcha with milk for a creamier texture, and short‑form videos demonstrate using Ippodo plus oat milk and a touch of honey for a smoother latte at home. (ippodotea.com)
