It’s the drink everyone’s ordering this summer – these are the latest matcha launches you need to try
WE can't get enough of the green stuff right now - in fact, stores sell 19 cups of matcha a minute, and Google searches for "matcha near me" have sky-rocketed by over 5000% in the past year!
Once the preserve of the wellness world and "clean girls", matcha has made it into the mainstream, thanks to a slew of celebs getting their daily fix, social media feeds filling up with picture-perfect matcha lattes - and, of course, the much-talked-about health benefits from the high level of antioxidants.
From to , the high street's matcha game is on point, with a flavour combo for everyone.
Strawberry and vanilla is the perfect drink to watch the tennis at Wimbledon with, while a new peaches and cream twist is a game-changer.
But the RTD supermarket options are rapidly expanding, too, and you can now make your matcha iced lattes at home with a few key ingredients.
So, if you can't be bothered to wait in the queue every time the green craving hits, we have just the thing...
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Grab and go
First up, taking to the shelves recently in Sainsbury's are Oat Shaker's gut-friendly oat and fruit shakes - including a flavour. A tropical twist on the classic, this 100% natural drink is packed with nutrients and fibre and costs only £4 for a 750ml bottle (three servings).
are also back for summer in a slick on-point can design. Less than 90 cals and low in sugar, these are great for picnics and festivals at £3 a can, just hitting the shelves of a Waitrose near you.
Also new out, Califia Farms Matcha Almond Latte is an eye-popping splash of green on the shelves of Sainsbury's at £2.95 for 750ml - just shake and pour over ice, no whisking required.
Join the queue
In a new flavour that really grabbed our attention, Leon is smashing summer with its - sweet watermelon green tea topped with matcha and served over ice. Yum!
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is clear that it's on a mission to make matcha inclusive, with drinks for everyone from "clean girls" to hairy biker guys and city workers - and we're here for it!
is a new offering from and is set to become a cult fave, available in lychee, lavender, passionfruit and peach flavourways, and made with Japanese ceremonial-grade matcha and still lemonade as the ultimate refresher.
The is one for the creamy quaffers and tastes just like summer should - best paired with the cafe's , made with all-new matcha dough and smothered in Nutella and fresh fruit.
just added its first-ever matcha drinks to the menu - and - and fans have gone crazy for them.
Made with matcha and available hot or iced, the peeps at Nero reckon the rise in matcha love is because: "People are choosing drinks that align with a lifestyle focused on wellness, mindfulness and everyday rituals."
Get in the kitchen
If you're looking to save some £££s, but can't quite quit your matcha habit, is coming to the rescue with a range of new concentrates - simply add 25ml to a glass of ice and milk for a delish DIY drink.
Choose a straight or the version for a fiver a bottle in - delivering a budget-friendly 10 shots of matcha!
And if you're really looking to elevate the at-home experience, check out this latest, first-of-its-kind launch.
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, £99, enables matcha fans to achieve a perfectly silky smooth latte at the press of a button.
Who needs a barista when this little gadget will pay for itself if you're a regular cafe queen, plus it will show everyone how serious you are about getting your caffeine fix.
WHAT ARE COFFEE'S HEALTH BENEFITS?
STUDIES regularly find that drinking coffee can be good for your health – here are some of its reported benefits:
A longer life: It helps us stay awake and could also keep us alive, according to science. Southern Medical University in China found coffee drinkers were a third less likely to die young.
A healthier heart: Semmelweis University in Hungary found average coffee drinkers had a 21 per cent lower chance of having a stroke and a 17 per cent lower risk of dying of heart disease.
A mighty memory: Research by the University of Verona found regularly drinking espresso coffee can reduce your risk of dementia-causing Alzheimer's disease.
A curb on cancer: Studies suggest drinking moderate amounts of coffee can reduce the risk of cancers of the bowel and womb.