Need a kick of antioxidants? You should try swapping your morning coffee for a matcha latte. This stone-ground tea powder is made of green tea leaves grown in the shade for three weeks, and of which the stems are removed. Meticulously prepared with water during Japanese tea ceremonies, matcha has gained popularity in the West, where it is most often served with steamed milk.
Whether you are already hooked or wanting to try, here are 5 of the top matcha latte spots in Toronto!
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Opened this year, Odin is a bright space where warm wood tones meet metal, and tables are shared. Aside from serving matcha latte, they offer sandwiches during the day, as well as local wine and beer at night. Foodie Instagrammer kavina.t and Odin regular admitted to a caffeine addiction, and after trying their matcha, you might too!
514 King Street E
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Neo Coffee Bar is another Toronto newcomer. Just like artist and Instagrammer Stephanie Ee (@luvieur), take your matcha appreciation to the next level by pairing your latte with an organic matcha and chestnut roll –you could also go for a basil chicken sandwich, or choux à la crème.
161 Frederick Street, Unit 100
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RSquared Cafe is laid back and friendly, and was nominated for “Best Coffee House in Toronto”. But more importantly in this case, it has matcha latte connoisseur and Icing and Glitter blogger Siffat Haider’s seal of approval. They also serve soup and salad, in case you need more greens after your matcha latte!
668 Queen Street W
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Get a headstart by drinking a matcha latte before the sun rises! The Donlands Avenue location of Marvel Coffee Company is open from 6:30am, and also serves scones, croissants and muffins. If you are in a hurry, take a cue from #matchahunt expert Rosaalyn and grab your matcha to go.
6 Donlands Avenue & 792 Carlaw Avenue & …
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Enjoy a matcha break as you sunbathe the afternoon away at Rooster Coffee House. This white tiled coffee shop with a vintage touch is the ideal place to share a matcha latte with a loved one, as Olivié Bouchard -globetrotter and Instagrammer- illustrates so well. They also serve pastries and light lunches.
479 Broadway Avenue & 343 King Street E
What is your favorite place to get a matcha latte in Toronto?
