Matcha in Male’
by Iyath Adam
Matcha has been popping up all over our feeds lately, and here in Malé, it’s slowly but surely finding its way onto local menus too. But what exactly is it?
Matcha is a finely ground powder made from specially grown green tea leaves. Unlike regular green tea, where you steep the leaves and toss them out, with matcha you’re actually drinking the entire leaf. This means more flavour, more antioxidants, and a gentle caffeine kick that doesn’t hit you all at once.
While matcha has been a part of Japanese tea culture for centuries, it has recently become a global favourite. It’s the go-to for those looking for a healthier alternative to coffee, and for others, it’s simply about that smooth, earthy taste and the beautiful green colour.
If you’re curious to try matcha or already a fan looking for your next fix, here are some spots around the Greater Male’ Area where you can get your hands on a good cup of matcha (or maybe some other matcha treats too!).
The Usual Coffee House’s matcha drinks are just the right mix of cosy and creative. Whether you’re sipping on their classic matcha latte or going for something like the raspberry matcha, it’s always a treat!
If you’re a true fan of matcha, then you should definitely keep an eye on this page! Not only does Finding Matcha by Nemo sell matcha powder, but they also offer a wide range of matcha desserts – cookies, cake, brownies, ice cream and even cheesecake.
Looking for matcha drinks in Hulhumale’? The Coffee & Bagels is just the place to check out! Pair it with one of their tasty bagels, and you’ve got yourself a winning combo.
Not only does Café Longbeach have the usual matcha drinks, but they also offer two very different desserts – a matcha affogato and the famous Korean dessert, bingsu in matcha flavour – both absolutely delicious!
The newly opened Soho Coffee Club offers ceremonial grade matcha (which is like the best grade of matcha powder you can get) – made into lattes and mixed with other fruits too!
Meraki Coffee Roasters serves a mean matcha! Refreshing and light, it’s the perfect thing to combat the hot, humid afternoons in Male’.
If you want to taste a delicious twist on a matcha latte, then check out Bianco Coffee & Eatery! Their matcha cheesecake drink, in particular, is smooth, vibrant, and creamy.
Ok Supply, known for their wide range of drinks, has a line of matcha drinks too, including a matcha blueberry and a chocolate matcha!
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