Matcha is taking the world by storm with its health benefits and earthy yet sweet flavor. If you’re looking to branch out from your traditional latte, visit one of these local shops for a delicious matcha treat. These desserts come in every form, from cakes to crepes, ice cream and more.
Matcha Crepe Cake at A La Mousse
920 Montgomery Ave., Narberth
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This A La Mousse specialty is sure to please any green tea lover. With 20 ultra-thin cake layers filled with matcha cream, it’s a party for any sweet tooth. The shop also serves matcha delights in chocolate cake, milkshake and frog macaron form. Pair any of these delicious treats with the iced or hot matcha teas or lattes for a match made in green tea heaven.
Triple Matcha Cake at Cakeposer
43 E Lancaster Ave., Paoli
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Beyond Cakeposer’s specialty creations, the Paoli bakery also makes tasty Japanese matcha cream cake, tiramisu and mille crepes. These sprightly green options are perfect for pairing with the array of green tea-flavored beverages at the shop.
Matcha Boba Tea at Yi’s Boba
24 Lancaster Ave., Ardmore
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Switch up your traditional afternoon sip and check out Yi’s Boba. Matcha milk tea, smoothies and slushies are all enhanced with tapioca pearls and bursting boba. The sugar levels in each drink can be reduced for a healthier option.
Matcha Cake Cups at Le Mignon Cake & Playroom
300 W Lancaster Ave., Devon
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These made-to-order cakes are guaranteed fresh. The matcha cake cups come in tiramisu, chestnut or red bean. Custom cakes can also be ordered in three sizes: four-, six- or eight-inch. The bakery is also equipped with a children’s playroom for your kids to enjoy while you relax.
Matcha and Ruby Red Chocolate Chips Cookies at Happy Bakery
34 S High St., West Chester
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Matcha and ruby red chocolate chip is just one of many warm and gooey cookies sold at Happy Bakery in West Chester. Other handmade favorites include black lava salted chocolate chip and lemon cloud. You can also purchase treats like cinnamon rolls and brownies at this local business.
Green Tea Ice Cream at Tubby Robot Ice Cream Factory
4369 Main St., Manayunk
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The ice cream at this eccentric parlor is handmade using only local ingredients. Order the green tea ice cream alone or on top of a brownie for a decadent treat. Savor matcha flavors while playing the featured weekly video games from Super Smash Bros. to retro classics. If you can’t make up your mind on a flavor, order an ice cream flight with six mini scoops.
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