From One Matcha Lover to Another: Try This P65 Konbini Matcha Latte
It went beyond our expectations.
(SPOT.ph) Matcha is one of those flavors that's considered premium, which explains why drinks and desserts that contain it—especially the ceremonial grade version—are on the pricier side. But thankfully, there are quick fixes for a matcha craving when you're feeling the pangs of petsa de peligro.
Take, for example, Lawson's new Japanese Matcha beverage. The convenience store, whose origins are rooted in Japan JICYDK, now sells cups of matcha latte for way less than what you'd pay in a café.
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Check out convenience store Lawson's new matcha latte:
Lawson's Japanese Matcha is priced at P65/22 oz cup and P55/16 oz cup. It's very rare to find a matcha latte sold at this price because even the bottled ones in groceries are more expensive. One has to manage their expectations for such a budget-friendly matcha latté—it's not going to be anything on the same level as Tsujiri or Matcha Tokyo, nope.
While we admittedly had our expectations quite low, Lawson's Japanese Matcha was definitely a pleasant surprise. We expected that it would be sweet and milky, and, sure enough, it was—but what was impressive is that the grassy notes of matcha were definitely there. It wasn't hiding behind the dairy and the sugar. In fact, some of the matcha powder settles at the bottom of the cup if you don't stir or shake the drink long enough.
Coming from a matcha fan who likes their matcha on the more vegetal, bitter side, the convenience store's Japanese Matcha was definitely tolerable, but it's definitely a drink to be paired with a savory, salty bite. But we do know that there are matcha fans who like it on the sweeter side, and for that, this drink is 100% right up your alley.
Important note: The Japanese Matcha is not available at all Lawson convenience stores. In our experience, we had to go to two branches before finally seeing the Japanese Matcha dispenser.
Lawson's Japanese Matcha drink is priced at P55/regular cup and P65/large cup.
For more information, visit Lawson Philippines' Facebook page.
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