An iced, cold matcha latte is a perfect fix for a hot morning or when studying at a cafe. Matcha is the best drink I’ve ever had and has become a part of my weekly routine. Not only is the drink widely loved for the cold foam patterns and performative male aesthetic, but the matcha flavor is to die for. Matcha powder is made from Japanese green tea leaves filled with chlorophyll causing its hue as well as an amazing earthy flavor and natural sweetness.
Matcha latte’s started trending on social media with the drink becoming popular everywhere because of its green color, aesthetic and unique yet delicious flavor. The internet is raging with reviews, recommendations and tips for making your own matcha at home!
Mrs. Crass teaches 11th grade AP and regular English and likes drinking matcha. “I think it definitely has an herbaceousness to it, or like a leafy essence,” says Crass. “I usually drink iced matcha and I like it if I want something not as caffeinated as coffee.”
Matcha is exceptionally good for your wellbeing and has less caffeine compared to regular coffee. I love matcha because it’s non-caffeinated, especially as someone who doesn’t drink coffee.
Abigail Peña is a junior in PEACE and has been drinking matcha for about 3 years and makes her own matcha around 4 times a week. “I make my matcha at home, especially since I like it a certain way,” states Peña. “Matcha is very smooth and when you make it slightly sweet the combination is delicious.”
Although some believe that matcha tastes like grass, it’s truly an acquired taste that’s really delicious once you give it a chance. Peña adds, “When people say that matcha tastes like grass, they probably have bad matcha.”
People love matcha so much that it’s in extremely high demand, causing a current matcha shortage. Manufacturers in Japan have purchased limits and have limited production which is making it difficult to get good-quality matcha.
Some local matcha spots include Stereoscope, Cafe the Scoop, Coffee Parlor, 8th Symphony and more. Make sure to hop on the trend and try a matcha latte!
Laurie Newport • Nov 18, 2025 at 11:57 am
The article on matcha is highly informative and gives good insight into the popular trends of the 21st century. I accommodate for this rise in matcha not just as an aesthetic but as a valuable drink. Like the author said, there are many health benefits to matcha such as the lack of caffeine and a high amount of antioxidants. Although there is a current stigma for ‘performative males,’ the rise in matcha is more of a positive phenomenon and its status as a ‘poser beverage’ can be played off as a harmless joke.
This is not to say that this rise in matcha is entirely good however. The author of the article emphasizes one small downside to this boom in popularity: the shortage of matcha. Since the drink has been so glorified, companies in Japan have had no other choice but to limit its production. This is significant because not only will the drink be valued less around the world but its cultural significance will be diminished. It is in our best interest to preserve matcha not only for it as a trend but for its cultural significance.
Sincerely,
Laurie Newport
Emerie Ann Cooke • Nov 18, 2025 at 11:41 am
I came across this article for my own fondness of matcha. It’s definitely one of my favorite drinks I’ve ever had plus I’m able to go out and make some of my own with the people around me. Drinking it since middle school it’s given me the energy to complete my day to day task while still having a pleasant taste. In the article, it was mentioned that matcha is not necessarily the easiest to obtain. Japanese manufacturers have recently had to put limits on their selling to preserve the matcha that they have left. This upholds a significant issue that will affect anyone who loves the taste of matcha. However, I feel that it was mentioned too lightly in the article. There were a number of quotes from those who are drinking the matcha but not from those producing it. Perchance information from a local matcha shop could have been added to highlight how that affects their own supply and overall making of the drinking. This would make readers feel that they are seeing multiple perspectives on the matcha phenomenon from everyday people and those working behind closed doors to produce it. All in all, this article evolves on the craze over the drink that grabs the audience’s attention and addresses the consequences that follow with the trend.
Parker Mills • Nov 18, 2025 at 9:45 am
As someone who has never tried matcha but seen it all over the internet, this article immediately caught my attention. I love the detailed explanation that this article gives about the flavor and background of the matcha drink. Along with this, the multiple quotes from others who enjoy matcha were extremely helpful. The quote from Abigail Peña especially helped to clear up the confusion about matcha tasting like grass, which has been a main driver in my staying away from the drink. Along with this, the information given about the shortage of good quality matcha was very informative and makes me wonder where the best place to get high-quality matcha is. As a result of this, I feel an article about the best places to get matcha nearby would be very interesting and informative. All in all, I really enjoyed reading this article and found it very helpful. I look forward to reading more from this author and about this topic in the future.
Harper Young • Nov 18, 2025 at 9:36 am
Dear Corydon Editor,
On November 4, 2023, Rose Varley wrote an article titled “Worldwide Matcha Craze is Worth the Hype”. As a Japanese-American I first tried matcha at home. I grabbed the powder that we had lying around and attempted my first matcha. I was pleasantly surprised. I thought it would taste like grass, according to so many others. Since then, I’ve become obsessed with it, and now I buy it or make it frequently. It is always a pleasant sweet-treat.
I love how Varley organized her article. It flows extremely well, and is easy to follow. Especially for someone who is new to matcha. I also like how Varley uses a counterclaim about how matcha can taste like grass. Her refutation is strong with a quote from a student who claims that those who think it tastes like grass must’ve had a bad matcha. I can attest to this argument.
One suggestion I have for Varley is to avoid contradicting herself. She uses a quote from a teacher who argues that matcha is less caffeinated than coffee but then states that matcha doesn’t have caffeine at all. Matcha does in fact have caffeine, just not very much.
Lastly, I appreciate how Varley includes the ongoing matcha shortage. It supports the idea of this “craze” by demonstrating how the new obsession with matcha has literally caused a shortage in it.
Sincerely,
Harper Young
Sophia Quezada • Nov 17, 2025 at 12:05 pm
On November 4, 2025, Rose Varley wrote an article titled “Worldwide Matcha Craze is Worth the Hype”. I extremely enjoyed reading this article and viewing the spotlight it shines on matcha. The article establishes matcha as a drink worthy of the praise it’s received, and casts aside doubts that it is simply another trend.
To begin, I found the article appealed to a wide range of readers. Due to its widespread popularity, the article provides deeper insights into a subject many are familiar with. I particularly was happy to see the inclusion of matcha’s health benefits when compared to coffee. For me, the popularity of matcha introduced me to a drink I could consume without worrying about the unpleasant effects of caffeine. The drink provides an alternate option to those avoiding excessive caffeine or the taste of coffee, and this idea is wonderfully supported by the authors inclusion of differing perspectives who all share their positive view on the beverage. By supporting matcha’s popularity with its positive impacts, the article does a successful job of supporting matcha’s rise in demand.
Similarly, I enjoyed the way local businesses are highlighted to the readers. It encourages the reader to support their community in a way that both benefits themselves and the business owners. It’s incredibly inspiring to see how a shared love for a drink can lead to positive impacts on the community, and I will definitely have to stop at a new location and try a drink for myself. Excellent work on the article!