"We recently tested eight matcha drinks from popular coffee chains and our favorite by far was the matcha latte from Blue Bottle. Our expert was pleasantly surprised by the drink, which didn't look too promising at first glance. But they knew after one sip that it was the real deal. The matcha flavor was strong and vibrant, with a perfect bitterness that mellowed out over time."
"Blue Bottle uses stone-ground ceremonial grade matcha from Uji, Japan, so it has an earthy flavor, but the café balances this well by adding a little bit of cane sugar. The latte also has the perfect ratio of milk to tea - it's less watered down than some of the other options out there, giving it a thicker texture and silkier mouthfeel."
"The company's founder was inspired to start the business after visiting a coffee shop in Tokyo, and a lot of the brand's signature aspects trace back to Japanese coffee culture. The company also operates multiple cafés in Asia, and Japan is one of its major global markets. It seems that customers everywhere enjoy the matcha, if online reviews are anything to go by."
Matcha has become widely available across major coffee chains, and Blue Bottle Coffee's matcha latte stands out as the top option. Blue Bottle uses stone-ground ceremonial-grade matcha from Uji, Japan, yielding an earthy, strong, vibrant flavor with a balanced bitterness. The café adds a small amount of cane sugar to temper the earthiness and achieves an ideal milk-to-tea ratio, producing a thicker texture and silky mouthfeel without being watered down. The drink offers an authentic matcha experience convenient for beginners. Blue Bottle's Japanese influences trace back to its founder and operations in Asia, contributing to consistent positive customer reviews.
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