Matcha’s having a moment right now — and when it’s made well, you can tell.

And yet so many places get it wrong.

That flat, overly grassy flavor? Feels more like a trend than something you’d actually order again.

But when made right — and we make sure we do —  it might just become your go-to pick-me-up, any time of day.

Subtly complex but clean. Savory-sweet and smooth.

And this summer, matcha made well shows up across the Balance menu in two special ways.

what’s matcha supposed to taste like?

It’s not coffee. It’s not bubble tea. It sits in its own lane.

It’s lighter, more balanced. Easier to reach for any time of day. Early morning, mid-afternoon, or in between meals. Especially in summer.

For us, matcha is all about sourcing — ceremonial-grade organic matcha from Japan — and treating it with more care than most places do.

The result is something smoother, with actual depth, not just a single note.

we made matcha a whole latte better

For a lot of people, a coffee-based latte checks all the right boxes: creamy, caffeinated, cozy. But sometimes you want a whole ‘nother kind of vibe.

Say hi to our matcha lattes.

Like any latte, you can go simple (like our OG matcha) or more layered, depending on what you’re in the mood for.

Try white chocolate to soften it. It makes it rounder, with just a touch of decadence.

Or go fruit-forward — strawberry, mango, banana — made with real purées that bring texture and brightness (seeds and all).

mm-mm-matchamisu

And then there’s our new matchamisu dessert.

Our take on tiramisu, made in-house with whipped mascarpone and layered the same way — just reworked through matcha instead of espresso.

Same structure, different flavor. Something sweet, but not heavy.

Something you can add on or take home, share or savor all by yourself.

sip and snack on something different this summer

Whether you want to level up your latte or go straight for dessert, we made it easy to enjoy matcha the way it’s meant to be.