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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Amira Arasteh

Brown is the new green: How the hojicha latte could beat out matcha as this summer’s drink

These days, you can hardly go anywhere without seeing an iced matcha in somebody’s hand. While there are plenty of dedicated green tea cafes in London, even your local Pret now serves up a matcha latte for its customers.

The unmistakable electric green hue has filled cafe counters, supermarket shelves and social media feeds – appearing in everything from lattes and iced drinks to protein powders, pastries and more.

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