De Matcha

The best & most authentic matcha I've ever had! Deep, rich, nutty flavor with a delicious strawberry purée that complemented each flavor very well. Not overly sweet. Would definitely come back for more.

I ordered the Matcha Duo which was so good! Love the matcha cream on top. The drink was perfect, not overly sweet. They use just the right amount of matcha, love the bitterness of the matcha. Definitely will come back if I’m ever in Berkley again!

Recommended by a friend here. We tried Ube matcha latte & strawberry matcha. Both drinks were ok, nothing stands out for me. It’s sad that we couldn’t adjust the sugar level. Our strawberry one was little too sweet & I didn’t like the taste of the Ube. Missing boba here!

My friend and I got the osmanthus matcha and yuzu matcha! Both drinks were so flavorful and refreshing!! My drink was the osmanthus matcha, which had osmanthus tea with a matcha foam on top. It was the perfect amount of sweetness for me, and I thought the balance of both flavors in the drink were harmonious. My friend got the yuzu matcha, and said that they couldn’t taste the matcha very well, but I thought you could taste it! It’s more gentle tasting in that drink though—the yuzu is more forward than the matcha for sure. I would definitely buy either again, but am looking forward to coming back to try their other drinks! Please note that the only thing customizable so far is the milk. Everyone (including my friend and I) ordered from the kiosk. There are seating spaces with small tables, but when I got there (around 11am), only 1 table was available after someone had left. There might not always be space for you to sit down, so a grab-and-go may be a better option for people who come to visit!

SJ has the best matcha imo, so after weeks of trying to find a decent matcha spot closer to me after moving, I found de matcha. I’ve put all my friends on, such a great spot!!! My fav are the matcha duo and crème brûlée matcha! Their matcha is some of the frothiest, thickest matcha everrrr. Consistency is 10/10.

Super yummy matcha spot! Had the ube matcha and it was so good. So flavorful and the matcha tastes high grade. It’s a little chaotic mid day with all the students buzzing about, but def a spot to try if you love matcha!

i think there’s room for improvement but overall a great spot. minimal seating inside, but there’s electric plugs. not sure if there was wifi. i got the ube matcha and hojicha latte. the ube matcha was good, well balanced i think, not too sweet. my strife is with the hojicha latte. it was very sweet. the description when you order it at the kiosk didn’t mention it would be sweetened, and with cane sugar at that. i hope in the future they can make the drinks sweet level customizable. currently in the order kiosk, nothing is customizable except for the milk choice. i would have preferred an unsweetened hojicha. also i’d say maple or honey sweetener works best for this tea butttt

We were lucky to catch them during the soft opening. We ordered at the kiosk, one ube matcha. They were all one size. You can choose cow milk, oat milk, or almond milk. Vegan milk is $0.50 extra. The drink was served fast and was delicious. Not too sweet. No bitter or tart taste of match. But after finishing the drink, I found that half of the cup was filled with ice. That is quite expensive for a $8 drink. To my pleasure, they kept playing kpop music.

Great matcha spot on Telegraph Ave in Berkeley! The cafe's space is nice and great for studying or catching up with friends. My personal favorite drinks of theirs are their Strawberry Matcha Duo and Banana Matcha Duo! I like how they use actual fruit in these drinks rather than syrup which sets them apart from other matcha cafes. Their matcha has been a bit inconsistent from my experience (it can be a little grainy sometimes) but it does consistently have a nice umami flavor to it making it a solid matcha spot in the area. I also do wish they had an option to adjust sweetness because their drinks are on the sweeter side. Their service operates on a kiosk and the drinks come out pretty quickly despite how busy it can get sometimes. Overall recommend this spot as a casual place to catch up with friends or grab a quick fruit + matcha drink on the go. Will definitely be revisiting next time I'm passing by to try more drinks!

Yummy matcha! De Matcha offers a wide variety of matcha and hojicha drinks as well as Japanese snacks. The drinks are amazing! The hojicha lattes have an incredibly rich and deep flavor. The hojicha was perfectly sweet, nutty, and smooth. The Crème Brûlée Matcha Latte was also very good! The drink was sweet but had a lovely umami flavor. They definitely didn't skimp out on the matcha. The matcha was dark, potent, and good quality. The Crème Brûlée top was very good and added a nice crisp to the drink. The drinks came out surprisingly quick. The staff were friendly. This is a nice spot to get some work done too. This spot has a bit of a brutalist look about it while being welcoming at the same time. It was a little dark and quiet but had some natural lighting coming in. The seats and tables were comfy, very inviting for a study sesh. I definitely will be back to try some more of their menu items!

Was running through Berkeley on Telegraph when I passed by De Matcha. I remembered seeing this place pop up on reels as the newest matcha spot in the area, so we decided to stop in right after our run! - Strawberry Matcha Duo -- layers of strawberry purée at the bottom, matcha latte in the middle, and matcha foam on top, lightly dusted with matcha powder; not overly sweet, super aesthetic, and I loved the whole strawberry slices! A refreshing and energizing post-run treat - Strawberry Matcha -- similar to the duo but without the matcha foam; a bit lighter overall and simpler in flavor They also offer other duo-style drinks like banana and mango, and their osmanthus matcha latte looked fruity and refreshing too. You can't adjust the sweetness likely because the matcha mix already contains sugar. The balance was a tad on the sweeter side for me. Service was friendly and fast, and drinks came out quickly. Orders are placed through tablet kiosks (a Berkeley college town classic). There are a handful of seats inside, making it a great spot to sip and study. Ambience is calm and minimalist -- definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a new matcha stop in Berkeley!

I'm usually not a fan of matcha but this place is delicious! The strawberry matcha comes with some foam that's a nice touch. Way better than Boba Guy's strawberry matcha. The pistachio is good too, very nutty.

i love that they have matcha cream tops as a default for the strawberry matcha. i noticed that they mash up the fruits per order which is nice!! this is my second time here and the first time i got a sesame matcha latte, i didnt enjoy it too much because i found it extremely bitter a couple months ago. i decided to give them another try but a different drink and im sk glad i did!! the strawberry matcha had a floral notes shine through that i enjoyed a lot. i dont think they use a scale to measure the milk to matcha ratio, so there could be some inconsistency. I will be going back for the strawberry matcha!!

I ordered the Matcha Duo which was so good! Love the matcha cream on top. The drink was perfect, not overly sweet. They use just the right amount of matcha, love the bitterness of the matcha. Definitely will come back if I'm ever in Berkley again!

Wanted some matcha close to campus so decided to try this place. Black sesame matcha was a bit too sweet. Wish they had an option to change the sweetness level and the ice level because the ice took up half the volume. Came out pretty fast though. Seats inside were all taken but cute spot.

De Matcha (aka Matcha Matcha) opened recently where The Alley once was. Limited seating inside. Ordering done at 2 kiosk at right of counter. Steady flow of patrons. There's a rush at times-classes ended? Menu posted near door at left. Didn't understand some categories. Offerings (Matcha): Ceremonial Matcha, Matcha Refreshers, Hojicha, Japanese snacks Ordered at kiosk. Drinks didn't show any options as to ice level, sugar levels. Nor descriptions of drinks. Ordered. Pd. Got drink in 8 minutes. Sips: Black Sesame Hojicha Latte (7.50) -filled to brim with ice, had no lid, straw not given. Had to return to counter to get lid & straw. -mix was pretty sweet. Black sesame flava nuanced. Overpowered by sweetness? -Hojicha is roasted Japanese green tea. Tasted it near the finish. Didn't Mix drink initially. Didn't know protocol. 4ish stars: maybe worthy if done right. Many reviews cited lack of matcha available or dearth of matcha in drinks. Quantity: ok. Milk aplenty. Quality: unknown how much Hojicha, whole milk, black sesame was present. Repeat maybe.

Came to Berkeley and stopped by this new matcha place. This space specializes in matcha and there's a variety of matcha drinks to choose from. Pistachio Matcha Latte (3/5): I had high hopes for this as this was a place that specializes in matcha and I love pistachio flavors. I thought the drink was way too heavy and the pistachio flavor was very light. I even got the drink with oat milk. I would come back here for the hojicia drinks.

No fluff review since you're here looking for straight deets: Tried 4 drinks amongst my group, overall positive experience because the drinks weren't too sweet and used good quality matcha. Just look at the dank green color! |Banana Matcha Duo| -- They used smashed bananas as their base layer in the drink, which gives legit banana flavor. Yummy when mixed together with the matcha, but I would've wanted a stronger matcha flavor (I'm someone who wants the dankest matcha flavor) |Peach Matcha Duo| -- Surprisingly REALLY yummy! The peach didn't overpower the matcha. I'd get this again. |Ube Latte| -- Ube wasn't too sweet, was delicious when mixed in with espresso. I'd totally get this again if I wanted a coffee based drink. |Brown Sugar Hojicha Oatmilk Latte| -- amazing, rich, delicious hojicha flavor. If you're a hojicha fan, get this ! I'd forsure come back. Unfortunately this spot is located in that crowded area in Berkeley near campus, however parking "can" be achievable depending on the time you go.

Was in the Berkeley area and saw this new matcha place opened up. Tried out their hojicha latte and pistachio matcha latte. Hojicha latte was perfectly sweet and nutty. One of the best I had, definitely recommend! I loved it! Pistachio matcha latte was also good but pistachio flavor was overpowering the matcha. Could also have been a little sweeter but that is just my preference. Maybe I'll try the plain matcha latte next time to really taste the matcha flavor. But regardless, a solid matcha place!

I ordered the tiramisu hojicha latte, which was really good! The foam was creamy with a hint of espresso that wasn't overwhelming. The drink was a bit sweeter and more expensive than I would have preferred.

My husband and I have been on a matcha kick lately, so we were excited to see de matcha's (rebranded from matcha matcha) soft opening pop up. I got the Matcha Duo and my husband got the Banana Matcha Duo. I'm not necessarily a matcha connoisseur, but I imagine tasting the slight bitterness and grassiness means that they don't skimp on the matcha. I appreciate when my matcha drinks aren't overly milky. My husband really enjoyed his banana matcha duo as well. Would go back to try their other drinks!

Kinda surprised by the reviews but it seems like this spot rebranded from "Matcha Matcha" to "De Matcha" maybe as a way to improve?? For example the photos shared when it was "Matcha Matcha" seemed like the matcha was dull and opaque, but my matcha was vibrant bright green! We ordered the strawberry as well as the banana duo matcha latte and it matcha was vibrant green and had a strong flavor throughout the drink. My friend had tried Yume matcha around the area and actually preferred this place to it. Downside is that you can't adjust sugar and it's just too sweet. I would personally opt out of the matcha cream as it made the drink WAYYY too thick, it felt more like a dessert than a drink. Lots of space to sit indoors but there's like no AC, so we were dying from the heat. Service was fast as our drinks came out within minutes.

Best Matcha I've had in the Bay Area. I ordered the Banana Matcha Duo. The matcha cream top was exceptional! Not too sweet nor bitter. Perfect, creamy consistency. I love that they use real bananas, and the fruit at the bottom of the cup makes the drinking experience even better, in my opinion. So glad I stumbled upon this place in Berkeley. Definitely a must try!

i've been having matcha every single day for the past two weeks, trying different places between Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco; the banana one from here wins my heart! i'm reading this off of taste a lot and I think it's very hard to read customer service for matcha places because if how busy it is and i understand that the people working need to focus on the drinks. very cute decor also i will say.

Good space to do work and enjoy a matcha. Their matcha is on the stronger side, so the quality is definitely there. The drinks even came out fast. They have outlets and comfortable seating. The only thing is, their wifi can be very slow and will turn off at random points. So if you have something due soon, don't come here to get it done. Regardless, free wifi is free wifi :/

Such a clean an modern matcha spot with ordering kiosks! We got a peach matcha and a banana matcha which were beautifully rich in color and taste. There was a decent amount of ice in the drink. Otherwise, baristas were kind in welcoming us. It's a great place to study or get work done if you can get a seat.

I ordered the matcha latte. Cute but not that green. I wish I could adjust the sweetness bc it was too sweet.

ube matcha: $7.50 (4/10) - tasted like milk duo matcha: $7.95 (8/10) - although the taste itself was good and not overly sweet, being that its a "double" matcha, its strength is what you'd expect of a good quality regular matcha. i do wish you could adjust the sweetness to make it a little less sweet but overall not too bad. decent seating for studying/working but REALLY hot inside (at least when i went). it was a windy evening around 6p and as soon as I walked inside it felt like a sauna and i immediately started sweating and we couldn't stay to enjoy the drinks after ordering.

Our son brought us drinks from De Matcha in Berkeley, and we were so impressed! We got the Crème Brûlée Café Latte and Pistachio Café Latte, both crafted to perfection -- smooth, creamy, balanced, and full of flavor. Big thanks and shoutout to Kai, the barista, for preparing everything exactly as requested. Both good, just the right sweetness! You can tell they put care and pride into their work. De Matcha is definitely worth checking out if you love quality drinks! Highly recommend this spot!

Matcha tastes amazing but... customer service is terrible. Drove 2+ hours of traffic to pick up 4 drinks ($35+ total). Double parked and jumped out on a busy Friday to grab them after placing order for pick up. After coming in, worked stood right in front of me, leaning on the counter and on his phone not acknowledging me. I read my order to confirm it's mine and asked for lids and trays as it was quite busy and hectic where he lousily pointed at them and continued to go on his phone. Not sure if this is the norm now? But what a way to be treated, no thank you never coming back!

Highly recommended the strawberry matcha and tiramisu matcha! the peach matcha was good as well but fruit tasted canned and artificial

This place has great drinks! The matcha is delicious. I got their matcha drink with mango. There's plenty of seating inside as well. The only downside is that you can only order through their kiosk which went down temporarily due to running out of receipt paper when I was there. Also maybe I just had bad luck but they didn't have any AC so it was really hot inside, but I was just getting my drink to go. I would make sure their AC is working if you decide to hang out there. But if you like high quality matcha, their drinks are great!

This matcha cafe is near UC Berkeley. So jealous these students are walking distance to great spots. The aesthetic of the cafe is clean and simple. It wasn't busy when we came here. They use ceremonial matcha. The matcha was strong.

This is a good matcha place that's super close to campus. The matcha taro has real taro at the bottom and wasn't overly sweet. The matcha kumquat drink was also quite good and refreshing.

One weekday around noon, I had a strong craving for a quick matcha pick me up (like usual). I searched for matcha places near me and, behold, I saw De Matcha! There were very little reviews, and I became curious as the drinks in the photos looked great! --TL:DR/skip the story-- The interior is very spacious with a decent amount of seating indoors. Honestly, the ambience is very open coffee shop, to-go drink vibes. But maybe a good place to stop by for a quick matcha chat! THERE ARE MILK OPTIONS! I got the black sesame matcha latte with oat milk! It tasted good, and I always love the nutty flavor of sesame! The first time I got it, I thought it tasted more milky than matcha-y. And that too, the black sesame overpowered the matcha, so I couldn't taste it as much. Service was great, you order via kiosk and then wait for your order to be called to pick up your drink. Pretty smooth and under 15 mins! Overall, great find! Super close to campus, so may take much longer in peak times (heard up to 30 mins sometimes). Makes my pockets hurt a bit with the price (~$8), but it was worth trying once.

as someone who makes their own matcha drinks more often than they get matcha outside De Matcha did NOT disappoint. i highly recommend the duo it was so flavourful and thick (in a good way) also their hojicha was so yummy, and service was very kind and helpful

I tried their Duo Matcha and their Duo Peach Matcha, both with oat milk.While the matcha was good quality, I was quite disappointed in the peach drink because the fruit addition was a chunky puree that completely messed up the consistency and was difficult to drink. If I go back I will be avoiding flavored the matchas. Pros: - quality ceremonial matcha in all lattes - creamy and floral taste - wifi - clean, modern ambiance - yummy looking snack options Cons: - very busy, hot, and loud inside - limited seating - slightly slow service (probably due to crowds) - chunky fruit additions - oat milk only alternative option - non-compostable cups and straws :( - terrible location for parking Based on the drinks I am open to revisiting this place, so I might change my review later if I have a better experience then.

Berkeley has so many new matcha spots, but please skip this one. Out of all the options, Matcha Matcha has been the worst experience for me and my friends. We came in as a group and tried a variety of items on their menu, hoping to find something good. Since this is supposed to be a specialty matcha store, we expected higher quality. Unfortunately, the drinks were disappointing across the board. The matcha itself was not the vibrant green you would expect but had a dull, yellowish color that immediately signaled lower quality. On top of that, the milk-to-matcha ratio was way off. The drinks were more like flavored milk with a faint hint of matcha rather than the bold, balanced flavor you get from good matcha. We also tried their fruit matcha drinks, including the strawberry and mango options. Both were sour and had an unpleasant acidic aftertaste that lingered. To make things worse, two of my friends actually felt sick after drinking them, which says a lot about the quality and preparation. The portion sizes were another letdown. The cups are small for how expensive the drinks are, making the overall value very poor. When you combine that with the disappointing flavor, strange aftertaste, and questionable quality, it is hard to justify coming here at all. Overall, Matcha Matcha feels overpriced, underwhelming, and poorly executed compared to other matcha spots nearby. If you are looking for good matcha in Berkeley, I recommend checking out one of the many other cafes in the area instead.

Great quality matcha right next to UC Berkeley. Great flavors and the matcha to flavor balance is great. I wish matcha places gave larger cups or less ice, but still really liked my drink. Clean bathroom too and a good place to study since it's quiet.

One of the better matcha places in Berkeley, although that is not necessarily saying much. I got the strawberry matcha and I appreciated the fresh strawberry in it, though I wish the matcha was stronger and higher quality, as the green color was not that vibrant. It was also quite expensive. You order at a kiosk and then pick up your drink when it is ready, There is a decent amount of seating for chatting or studying.

The matcha was so good! Not too bitter and not too grainy but honestly it was the best matcha I have tried! The service was good and there was a good ambience that set the whole vibe and place together !

Came here during opening on a Friday morning, and there was already a line!! I love how this cafe specializes in matcha and hojicha, but they didn't compromise on having an extensive menu for different fruit flavors and snacks. The interior was inviting and spacious, and a lot of people were there to study. The matcha itself was delicious, but I don't think it was as strong as it looked. There's definitely no parking around, so be prepared for a short walk and possibly long line.

Matcha is sooo good! Tried the strawberry matcha with oatmilk the first time and was delicious. But, I tried the banana matcha with oatmilk after and fell in love. Best one hands down!

Best matcha in the Bay I've tried and I've tried a lot!!! The crème brûlée matcha tastes like dessert! I enjoyed it so much! I will be back soon to try the tiramisu matcha and the mango! Service was quick!

Most delicious matcha ever in the Bay Area!! Definitely recommend. Does not have a strong grassy flavor. It is the perfect balance.

Honestly their matcha is good but not worth showing up and they're closed. I've showed up four times and they have been closed although their times online reflects a different thing. They change their times WAY TOOOOO often. Going to find another matcha spot.

Convenient new matcha place close to UC Berkeley! I tried the Black Sesame Hojicha which was delicious and I will probably be trying their other hojicha flavors. The prices were a bit high but I think the portion size was decent.

Stopped by when there was no line and I'm glad I did. I tried the banana matcha and pistachio matcha lattes. Matcha was fresh and perfectly sweetened. They use fresh bananas (crushed on the bottom) for their banana latte and it was amazing. Pistachio was good too- flavors were prominent, yet not overpowering. There is limited seating indoors, and it's comfortable if you can find a seat, but otherwise, taking the drinks to go is just fine too :)

ample seating very quick service my friend and i loveddd the matcha duo latte, perfect amount of cream and matcha we would def go back to try its variety of matcha drinks like strawberry, ube, banana, mango and tiramisu!

best matcha in berkeley. love, will come back again. much try! if you're in berkeley must try.

I got to the location at 10:05am (they open at 10am) and asked one of the workers if they were open yet and he said "not yet" and started to mop. I was so excited to try a banana matcha I figured I could wait a lil. I asked one of the workers again at 10:45am what time they open and he told me 11am. I wish they told me that when I got there especially since the doors posted hours say 10am. It was really cold when I was waiting and honestly it felt really rude since the people that were working knew I was waiting for almost an hour. At that point I felt like since I waited so long I should stick it out, even if I had to push back my plans for the day. When I did get my banana matcha I was disappointed and couldn't really taste any banana. And the staff did not acknowledge m other than calling out my order. Overall I'm really bummed my day started off like that.

I'm in love with De Matcha! Their Matcha Duo is seriously one of the best drinks I've had,smooth, creamy, and can really taste the high-quality matcha. It's not too sweet, just perfectly balanced. The store vibe is super chill too. Definitely a must-try for matcha lovers!

Matcha flavor was weak/nonexistent, it was 5000 degrees in the store (no AC), WiFi was nonexistent, and matcha was slimy???? Idk if it was the texture of the strawberry puree or if it was the milk but it had the most off putting texture I have ever experienced in a drink. Go somewhere else there's like 10 diff cafes within a half mile radius

We tried De Matcha in Berkeley today -- my brother brought us their Crème Brûlée Café Latte and Pistachio Café Latte, and they were both amazing! The flavors were smooth, rich, and not overly sweet -- just right. Huge thanks to Kai, the barista, who made both drinks perfectly as requested. You can really taste the care in every cup. Highly recommend this spot! The ambiance as well is very cozy vibes for new tourists and new students as well who's plan to go to UC Berkeley!

i've visited de matcha about 4-5 times since their soft opening and every time, i order about 5-6 drinks each visit. i don't know what's going on with the quality but it seems to be plummeting quick and way too soon from their opening. super disappointed that my cup is 98% milk. hopefully this is just a mistake n my next visit will be better. if not, it'll be my last.

Matcha was very watered down which would typically be fine but their specialty is matcha so it's a shame to fail at the very thing you're trying to specialize in. Service was slow due to how packed it is which may contribute to their subpar matcha . This spot only feeds the over saturation of the boba market in berkeley and does not offer anything special to really set them apart, especially since binge coffee has better matcha

I wish I could've liked my drink which was a red bean matcha latte. I was already disappointed that adjustments to the drink are incredibly limited and didn't allow for lowering the sweetness of the drink. The matcha mix seems to come from a squeeze bottle, much of it settling at the bottom. The color is actually quite nice -- a deep green. After thoroughly mixing the matcha with the milk, I had difficulty finding the matcha's influence in the drink. The drink was, as I can describe it, sweet milk with a fleeting grassiness of matcha that was much too faint to cling onto and appreciate for even a second. The red bean, however, was actually a nice smooth paste that I enjoyed and was the saving grace for this drink. In closing, this spot is not for the customer that wants a well-defined matcha flavor from their drink.