Matcha, a ground up powder made of high quality green tea, has been the new health craze in NYC. From matcha lattes to matcha baked goods and even matcha smoothies, NYC has a coffee equivalent craving for all things matcha. Matcha Bar has opened a Manhattan location which makes it much easier to get your matcha fix.
ABOUT
Opened by Max and Graham Fortgang, they're one of the few matcha-focused cafés that are changing the matcha game with quality and service. They serve their own brand of ceremonial grade matcha (the highest grade) that they get from Nishia, Japan. They're extremely welcoming and are happy to answer any of your matcha-related questions. If you're looking for good quality and real matcha (not Starbucks), this place is a good place to start.
INTERIOR
The window seat is the best seat in the house, with pillows and lots of room for a group. The large windows, which are open on nice days, let in the perfect amount of natural light. It's smaller than their Williamsburg location but still has the same chill, retro-esque vibe that makes them unique.
DRINKS + TREATS
They have different types of matcha drinks and there's something for the traditionalist and the new-comer.
A few unique drinks include:
-Peaches and cream matcha (w/ almond milk)
-Cucumber mint matcha
-Cinnamon maple matcha
I have yet to try all their treats, but so far their matcha macaroons and matcha cacao bars have my heart. If you're craving something more savory they also have sandwiches avaliable.
Large iced matcha
Large hot matcha
Large iced matcha + large iced peaches and cream matcha (w/ almond milk)
Join the matcha family by using the hashtag #matchafam, grab a stamp card and a couple matcha bar stickers while sipping on your delicious cup of matcha goodness.
You can find Matcha Bar Chelsea at 256 W 15th St, New York, NY 10011
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