{"id":28159,"date":"2026-05-01T19:32:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T19:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/28159\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T19:32:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T19:32:06","slug":"national-matcha-day-is-coming-up-here-are-9-unconventional-creations-in-toronto-celebrating-matcha-madness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/28159\/","title":{"rendered":"National Matcha Day is coming up, here are 9 unconventional creations in Toronto celebrating matcha madness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Forget your typical matcha order, Toronto\u2019s caf\u00e9s are matcha-ing it up with unconventional creations.<\/p>\n<p>The premium Japanese green tea powder makes the well-known matcha that many Torontonians love. After the drink went viral in 2024, Toronto caf\u00e9s started shaking it up with matcha-infused desserts and alcohol \u2014 basically, everything matcha.<\/p>\n<p>With National Matcha Day coming up on Saturday, Now Toronto compiled a list of out-of-the-box matcha-based drinks and desserts available in the city.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nt-read-more__title no-margin-top\">Read More<\/p>\n<p>Matcha Beer<\/p>\n<p>Location: 915 Dupont St<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/915dupont?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Rooms 915 Dupont<\/a> introduced matcha beer on Thursday. The alcoholized drink makes a matcha-made-in-heaven, combining ceremonial-grade matcha with classic Japanese beer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe sweetness and umami of matcha soften the bitterness of the beer, while the hops blend with the floral notes of green tea. The carbonation lifts everything, making each sip feel bright, refreshing and incredibly smooth,\u201d the business described the flavours in an Instagram post.<\/p>\n<p>White Matcha<\/p>\n<p>Location: 407 Church St<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/m2bymm?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">M2 Cocktail Bar<\/a> by<a href=\"https:\/\/matchamatcha.ca\/?srsltid=AfmBOor4HeunmN9dW7FmFz3xZQBeyY7y4RQLDaTtQ4dEIbzwxa8w_ejo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> MATCHA MATCHA<\/a> is the weekend bar made by the beloved daytime matcha shop. Located inside Matcha Matcha\u2019s downtown location, converted into a bar at night, M2 offers a $19 alcoholized matcha drink. It features cacao butter-washed tequila, pineapple, vanilla yogurt, matcha, and whey. The drink contains 17 per cent alcohol.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"917\" alt=\"A refreshing matcha lemonade served in a clear glass with a frothy top, garnished with white flowers, highlighting Toronto's innovative matcha drinks for National Matcha Day.\" class=\"wp-image-1543788 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/White-matcha-by-M2-1800x917.jpg\"  data-\/><\/p>\n<p>Matcha Sakura Sundae<\/p>\n<p>Locations: 596 Yonge St | 255 Beverley St<\/p>\n<p>Matcha doesn\u2019t need to be limited to drinks.<a href=\"https:\/\/thebloomcafe.ca\/?srsltid=AfmBOorqaE22xgI3BjjGbruSLvrk49BLjhIpFc0ynRS57hu9YVKE0-tJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Bloom Cafe<\/a> released a matcha sakura sundae last month. The limited-edition item, planned to stay for two to three months, combines sakura\u2019s slight saltiness with matcha\u2019s rich bitterness, according to their Instagram post.<\/p>\n<p>The soft-serve sundae is layered with house-made strawberry jam and matcha cookies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nt-read-more__title no-margin-top\">Read More<\/p>\n<p>Carrot Cake Matcha<\/p>\n<p>Locations: 100 King St W. | 324 Bathurst St | 890 Queen St E<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matchahaus.ca?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Matcha Haus<\/a> knows matcha \u2014 it\u2019s in their name. The shop offers a popular seasonal spring beverage: carrot cake matcha, priced at $9.50. It features a house-made carrot syrup, ceremonial matcha and non-dairy cream cheese foam \u2014 on trend with the HAUS-made syrups and vegan cold foam of the brand. This drink is known for its balanced, sweet, and spiced flavour profile, similar to carrot cake.<\/p>\n<p>Matcha Shot<\/p>\n<p>Location: 100 Western Battery Rd, Unit 1<\/p>\n<p>Instead of a juice shot, try a matcha shot \u2014 the perfect slightly caffeinated drink. The Liberty Village shop, <a href=\"https:\/\/tontonmatcha.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">TonTon Matcha + Coffee<\/a>, is selling this shot for $5 to give your day an energy boost.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"917\" alt=\"A close-up of vibrant green matcha tea served in a white bowl on a wooden surface, highlighting Toronto's unique matcha creations for National Matcha Day.\" class=\"wp-image-1543789 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Matcha-shot-1800x917.jpg\"  data-\/><\/p>\n<p>Strawberry Matcha Tiramisu<\/p>\n<p>Locations: 329 Yonge St, second floor | 1967 Yonge St | 86 Gerrard St E. | 144 College St<\/p>\n<p>Tiramisu\u2019s a well-loved dessert. Matcha too. Late April, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.18feet.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">18feet<\/a> released a new menu item: the strawberry matcha tiramisu. It combines matcha\u2019s earthy flavour with the Korean caf\u00e9\u2019s housemade strawberry cheong, making the tiramisu a bit sweet, slightly bitter and very creamy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nt-read-more__title no-margin-top\">Read More<\/p>\n<p>Green Tea Matcha Bingsu<\/p>\n<p>Location: 397 Spadina Ave<\/p>\n<p>As warm weather\u2019s approaching, enjoy a refreshingly cold dessert \u2014 with a matcha twist. <a href=\"https:\/\/hanbingo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Han Bingo<\/a>, a Korean Caf\u00e9,\u00a0 sells green tea matcha bingsu, made with housemade red bean and housemade green tea matcha ice cream. The dessert is priced starting from $9.99.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nt-read-more__title no-margin-top\">Read More<\/p>\n<p>Dubai Chocolate Chewy Cookies Matcha Pistachio Cream<\/p>\n<p>Locations: 17 various locations<\/p>\n<p>Dubai Chocolate has made headlines in 2023 and hasn\u2019t left the spotlight since. If you can\u2019t choose between Dubai chocolate and matcha, what if we told you there\u2019s a dessert that combines both favourites: a chewy Dubai chocolate flavoured with matcha pistachio cream. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marrymemochi.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Marry Me Mochi<\/a> released this new chewy almost two months ago at all 17 locations.<\/p>\n<p>Mango Passion Fruit Matcha Fizz<\/p>\n<p>Locations: 8-160 Baldwin St | 540 College St | 240 Augusta Ave<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/little-pebbles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Little Pebbles<\/a> is known for making trendy drinks and desserts from Dubai chocolate to giant croissants, and has now introduced a mango passion fruit matcha fizz. For matcha lovers who also love sparkling drinks, this is the perfect combination. This refreshing, tropical Japanese-inspired beverage features premium matcha, layered with mango pur\u00e9e, passion fruit and soda. The drink is priced at $6.90.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nt-read-more__title no-margin-top\">Read More<\/p>\n<p>                <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Forget your typical matcha order, Toronto\u2019s caf\u00e9s are matcha-ing it up with unconventional creations. 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