WE can’t get enough of the green stuff right now – in fact, Caffe Nero stores sell 19 cups of matcha a minute, and Google searches for “matcha near me” have sky-rocketed by over 5000% in the past year!
Once the preserve of the wellness world and “clean girls”, matcha has made it into the mainstream, thanks to a slew of celebs getting their daily fix, social media feeds filling up with picture-perfect matcha lattes – and, of course, the much-talked-about health benefits from the high level of antioxidants.
From Black Sheep to Caffe Nero, the high street’s matcha game is on point, with a flavour combo for everyone.
Strawberry and vanilla is the perfect drink to watch the tennis at Wimbledon with, while a new peaches and cream twist is a game-changer.
Celebs including Hailey Bieber and Dua Lipa love their matcha!Instagram/Hailey Bieber, Instagram/Dua LipaBut the RTD supermarket options are rapidly expanding, too, and you can now make your matcha iced lattes at home with a few key ingredients.
So, if you can’t be bothered to wait in the queue every time the green craving hits, we have just the thing…
These are all available in your nearest supermarketGrab and go
First up, taking to the shelves recently in Sainsbury’s are Oat Shaker’s gut-friendly oat and fruit shakes – including a Matcha & Pineapple flavour. A tropical twist on the classic, this 100% natural drink is packed with nutrients and fibre and costs only £4 for a 750ml bottle (three servings).
Ueshima Coffee Company’s Iced Matcha Lattes are also back for summer in a slick on-point can design. Less than 90 cals and low in sugar, these are great for picnics and festivals at £3 a can, just hitting the shelves of a Waitrose near you.
Also new out, Califia Farms Matcha Almond Latte is an eye-popping splash of green on the shelves of Sainsbury’s at £2.95 for 750ml – just shake and pour over ice, no whisking required.
Which Black Sheep flavour will you be ordering?Black SheepJoin the queue
In a new flavour that really grabbed our attention, Leon is smashing summer with its Watermelon Matcha Iced Tea – sweet watermelon green tea topped with matcha and served over ice. Yum!
Black Sheep Coffee is clear that it’s on a mission to make matcha inclusive, with drinks for everyone from “clean girls” to hairy biker guys and city workers – and we’re here for it!
Matcha-spiked lemonade is a new offering from Black Sheep and is set to become a cult fave, available in lychee, lavender, passionfruit and peach flavourways, and made with Japanese ceremonial-grade matcha and still lemonade as the ultimate refresher.
The Black Sheep Peaches & Cream Matcha Latte is one for the creamy quaffers and tastes just like summer should – best paired with the cafe’s Norwegian Matcha Waffles, made with all-new matcha dough and smothered in Nutella and fresh fruit.
Caffe Nero has hopped on the matcha trendCaffe NeroCaffe Nero just added its first-ever matcha drinks to the menu – Vanilla Iced Matcha Latte and Strawberry & Vanilla Iced Matcha Latte – and fans have gone crazy for them.
Made with PerfectTed matcha and available hot or iced, the peeps at Nero reckon the rise in matcha love is because: “People are choosing drinks that align with a lifestyle focused on wellness, mindfulness and everyday rituals.”
These matcha concentrates will save you cash each monthMoninGet in the kitchen
If you’re looking to save some £££s, but can’t quite quit your matcha habit, Monin is coming to the rescue with a range of new concentrates – simply add 25ml to a glass of ice and milk for a delish DIY drink.
Choose a straight Matcha Green Tea Concentrate or the Blueberry Matcha Green Tea version for a fiver a bottle in Tesco – delivering a budget-friendly 10 shots of matcha!
Whip up barista-style matchas at home with this little beautybird & blend tea coAnd if you’re really looking to elevate the at-home experience, check out this latest, first-of-its-kind launch.
Bird & Blend Tea Co Matcha Latte Magic Whisk, £99, enables matcha fans to achieve a perfectly silky smooth latte at the press of a button.
Who needs a barista when this little gadget will pay for itself if you’re a regular cafe queen, plus it will show everyone how serious you are about getting your caffeine fix.
WHAT ARE COFFEE'S HEALTH BENEFITS?
STUDIES regularly find that drinking coffee can be good for your health – here are some of its reported benefits:
A longer life: It helps us stay awake and could also keep us alive, according to science. Southern Medical University in China found coffee drinkers were a third less likely to die young.
A healthier heart: Semmelweis University in Hungary found average coffee drinkers had a 21 per cent lower chance of having a stroke and a 17 per cent lower risk of dying of heart disease.
A mighty memory: Research by the University of Verona found regularly drinking espresso coffee can reduce your risk of dementia-causing Alzheimer’s disease.
A curb on cancer: Studies suggest drinking moderate amounts of coffee can reduce the risk of cancers of the bowel and womb.
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