Thanks for the list! I'm from LA but moved to the SF bay area so I'll be hitting the spots when I go back to visit family. You should do a SF version. The matcha here is generally better, I love Maiko, Asha, Izumi, and Stonemill (reopening). I personally don't like oversweet matcha lattes that plagues most LA places. It's hard considering most vegan milks are already sweetened, but these places satisfy my "not too sweet" and strong matcha flavor requirements very nicely ❤
Yes yes yes to a NYC edition pretty please! what you said at the end about how much you can end up paying for a latte really hit home, appreciate your commitment to making sure folks are paying for quality!
Such a great list! I love how you incorporated the store owners in the video. Agree with your recs, will still have to try farmhouse and eightfold! I’m surprised memorylook didn’t make the list. I like Jurassic magic too 💚 Would love to see the nyc list for when I go back to visit 🫶🏼
loved that you got interviews with the owners! i would still love to know your personal fav matcha latte recipe, like the exact measurements. i still can't get it right when i make mine at home!
The Damo strawberry matcha is so good, I just wish it wasn’t so far so I can get it again. But I’m also curious about your opinion on mandarin coffee stand matcha and kumquats matcha.
I love your matcha videos - now I just need to plan a trip to LA to try these. A NYC video would be awesome next time you're back on the east coast. Where's your sweater from? It's so pretty.
Check out Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders in Santa Clarita and Orange County! Very strong rich ceremonial matcha from Mizuba Matcha, and a huge variety of plant milk options including Macadamia! I pay a dollar more for double matcha and it’s the best I’ve tried anywhere, better even than Alfred’s and Chit Chat for lattes!
I have! I didn't love the matcha they used or the preparation. Lots of clumps in my experience but, that was at Hollywood location on day one of opening so maybe a bad day!
We come from China's matcha base and have been specializing in matcha production for 30 years. Our matcha has been certified by European and American standards, and we offer affordable prices and excellent quality. I think we can cooperate!
You can find non vegan lattes at all of the spots I mention, but like @kayl7260 said that’s not my specialty so you are welcome to find your recs elsewhere if these aren’t enough!
