Best matcha cafes in Singapore
Matcha has been the it-beverage as of late, with cafes coming up with creative renditions of the drink. From the viral strawberry matcha to hojicha lattes, I’ve compiled a list of the best matcha cafes in Singapore so you don’t have to!
For the uninitiated, matcha is a type of Japanese green tea with an often savoury, slightly vegetal, umami flavour. Hojicha, on the other hand, is a roasted green tea that boasts nutty, smoky, and sometimes dark chocolate-like notes.
7 Best Matcha Brands In Singapore Ranked, Including Hvala And Naoki
1. Hvala
If you asked any matcha aficionado where to get the best matcha in Singapore, you’d likely hear the answer “Hvala”. The cafe chain, which has outlets in Bugis, Somerset, and Orchard, is unarguably one of the most hyped-up matcha cafes in Singapore.
Hvala sources and produces their own line of matcha and hojicha powders directly from tea farms in Kyoto. The matcha at Hvala is said to tick all the right boxes: the drink is smooth, the ratio between the matcha and milk is just right, and the flavour is well-balanced.