Best Cafes to try Matcha in Abu Dhabi 

Want to try matcha in Abu Dhabi and don’t know which cafes serve matcha? This is the perfect guide for you, which allows you to find many dishes prepared from matcha with prices and everything you need.

Matcha or matcha tea is a green powder that comes from a type of green tea. Matcha is famous in Japan. Where it has many benefits, it is considered the best alternative to coffee due to the presence of a good amount of caffeine. Matcha import sources vary, such as: it is native China and Japan. One of the countries that import matcha is the UAE, specifically the capital. There are many cafes in Abu Dhabi that serve matcha, including hot and cold drinks, or added to some meals. Here we will review the four best cafes in Abu Dhabi where you can try matcha:

So Matcha Cafe

All what you need to know about So Matcha Cafe

So Matcha Cafe is one of the best matcha cafes in Abu Dhabi, dedicated to making many types of matcha dishes by using the highest quality original Uji plants. So Matcha Cafe opened in 2020 and is their only branch. The branch is located in the Muroor area of Abu Dhabi, which is a suitable area.

So Matcha Cafe is characterized by it’s summer and beach decoration that contains banana leaves and pink color. So, if you want to try matcha in the morning, you will get a wonderful view as the sun’s rays will reflect the colors and leaves of the banana and will give you a sense of calm and activity, even if you want to try matcha in the evening, you will get an attractive view due to the classic cafe lighting that matches the color of the decor.

What does So Matcha Cafe serve?

So Matcha Cafe contains many matcha dishes such as hot and cold drinks, desserts and many more options. If you want to try matcha in the morning, there is the Matcha Croissant, which is only 21 Dhs. Also, matcha yogurt is rich in protein and calcium, which would be great to eat in the morning. At So Matcha Cafe there is Matcha Ice Cream that you can try on its own or with the flavor of beetroot or lavender. You will feel refreshed if you try the ice cream in the middle of the day as the sunshine in Abu Dhabi is strong. 

In addition, So Matcha Cafe offers several dessert dishes such as Matcha Cake, Matcha Donuts, Matcha Cookies, Matcha Chocolate and Matcha Cheesecake, whose price does not exceed 30 Dhs. If you are a fan of matcha drinks, you can try Matcha Juice, Muile Slushy, Matcha Milk, Matcha Latte and you can add any other flavor you want. With all these dishes provided by the cafe, whose price does not exceed 40 Dhs, the cafe provides you with ways to pay via credit card or cash. 

Are matcha merchandise provided at So Matcha Cafe?

The cafe serves not only dishes but also matcha-related goods such as T-shirts, Hoodies, beach Towels and Caps. Moreover, the cafe gives you the opportunity to take matcha powder home with you and make it on your own. So Matcha Cafe offers a Matcha Kit with Ceremonial Matcha and House Blends. You can buy these goods and tools from the cafe itself or by visiting the So Matcha Cafe Shop website. Not only that, but So Matcha Cafe gives you the chance to buy their goods and tools through their Instagram Shop, which is available only in the Instagram app. 

How to reach So Matcha Cafe:

There are several ways to connect and reach So Matcha Cafe. For example, you can visit the So Matcha website, where you will find information about the cafe and the email and contact number. In addition, the location of So Matcha is in Al Banadir St – Abu Dhabi, and you can use Google Maps to get the direction of So Matcha Cafe.

The ECHO Cafe

What do you need to know about the ECHO Cafe?

ECHO cafe is a cafe located in Rawdhat Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi. They started in 2017 but they opened their first branch in 2019. You can dine in or pick up your order. If you want to pick up your order you can call them or by LOKO application. You can pay your order through the application. ECHO has a unique decor with light blue, pink and yellow. Because there are two big windows it makes it more beautiful with sun rays. In ECHO if you dine in to try your matcha. There are different styles such as sofa and coffee table or chair and table.

Matcha products in ECHO Cafe

ECHO cafe has different services and products. You can try matcha in ECHO which has many options. If you want your Matcha to have more flavor you should not add milk or any syrups. The syrups will make your Matcha sweeter. You can add milk which in ECHO they have different types of milk. You can choose the original milk. If you are vegan or lactose intolerant you can choose Almond milk. You can add syrups such as vanilla syrup to make it more sweet. 

Price of matcha in ECHO Cafe

The ECHO cafe price for Matcha Latte was affordable, which is twenty-one AED even if you change the type of the milk or you order your matcha hot or cold. You can pay your order by cash or by credit card. 

How to reach the ECHO Cafe?

You can know the direction to go to the ECHO cafe by using the ECHO cafe location or by visiting their Instagram account ECHO Cafe INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT where they display their time and location. As mentioned before you can order your Matcha Latte through the LOKO application or you can call them on 024485505.

Saddle Cafe in Abu Dhabi

Some information about the Abu Dhabi branch Cafe:

For all the matcha lovers, Saddle café is an original Emirati cafe, which means a seat secured on the rear of a horse or a pony for riding. It is made of leather and cowhide and raised at the front and back. Saddle café has several branches in the Emirates, including many in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai. Inspired by the world’s most iconic restaurants. Saddle is a pop-up food experience that’s built to give people the best food experience ever. It features a variety of freshly made food and drinks, as well as stunning locations. They bring their matcha from her nation of origin. Matcha import sources change, for example, China and Japan. Saddle café is considered one of the best cafes that provide matcha cafes in Abu Dhabi.

There are two branches in Al Ain, one of them located in Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium and the other one in Spot Nimah. “SPOT” is an area full of the best food trucks and can only be ordered by car. It is distinguished by its beautiful location and has a modern decorative character. 

Does Saddle Cafe provide Matcha?

Saddle cafe distinguished by change, as they have special dishes for each season of the year. Moreover, Saddle café serves many dishes and drinks.There are many options in their menu , including matcha drinks. Due to the pandemic, contact is less. Therefore, a special barcode was designed for the menu filled with delicious drinks and dishes. Visitors can just copy the barcode and choose the order with ease.

The cold matcha latte was a delicious and refreshing drink. I highly recommend trying it in these hot summer weather in UAE. The prices of dishes and drinks in Saddle café vary. Moreover, it is considered affordable or appropriate to some extent and similar to the prices of other cafés.

Matcha taste in Saddle cafe:

Matcha taste is very close to green tea, except that it is more intense. Also, Matcha has a slightly sweeter percentage because it contains amino acids, and also has a slightly bitter taste.

Some information to reach the cafe:

• Saddle cafe website  
• Contact Number: +971 54 300 0582 
• Facebook Acc
• Insta Acc 
• Location: Spot Nimah – Al Ain  –  Abu Dhabi, or directly to Saddle cafe

Matcha in Starbucks Cafe, Abu Dhabi branch

Everything you need to know about Starbucks cafe

Starbucks is one of the best international cafes and its branches around the world are evidence of its success. Starbucks is interested in diversifying its drinks, choosing the best for customers, and satisfying their desire to provide a specific product. So, they added matcha for matcha lovers. They use a blend of the finest green matcha tea leaves. They have many branches across the Emirate including many in Abu Dhabi.

Starbucks is characterized by green and brown wood inspired by nature, this gives a warmth to the place, so you can sit in it and complete your work or your online meetings quietly.

Does Starbucks cafe provide matcha products in Abu Dhabi?

Starbucks has many hot and cold drinks that contain matcha powder. In some seasons sweets and snacks containing matcha are provided. If you want a refreshing summertime drink, order the iced matcha latte with coconut milk, which is only 23 Dhs. This drink is very healthy, and you can replace it with a hot matcha latte in the winter. It’s a healthy drink. 

Also, They have many drinks such as matcha frappuccino and matcha green tea, cold or hot according to your desire, and they are among the favorite drinks of customers. The matcha green tea cream frappuccino comes with milk, ice and sweetened whipped cream, and the matcha green tea cream latte comes with smooth, creamy matcha sweetened with evaporated milk. Starbucks provides a menu, you can see all prices with pictures.

Are matcha items provided at Starbucks Cafe? 

Only matcha powder and matcha frappuccino capsules are available in UAE branches.

How to reach Starbucks Cafe: 

• Starbucks website
• Insta Acc

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