We all know and love matchas, but has it had its time? We’ve sipped, posted, and even made it ourselves, but is it time to make a little room on your caffeine roster?
Hojicha is here. This drink is a roasted green tea with a toasted, nutty sweet vibe that feels like a calming hug and an energy boost all in one sip. It’s the kind of drink that whispers happy nervous system.
While matcha has that grassy and punchy taste, hojicha is smoother and mellower. It’s also naturally lower in caffeine (so, no caffeine jitters), but still high in antioxidants, which makes it perfect for that 4 PM dip or your evening wind-down ritual.
Ready to switch it up? Whether you’re ordering it iced or with oat-milk, hojicha is officially the new cool drink in town. Hojicha is popping up in some of our fave cafes around town. And honestly, we’re obsessed. If you want to give it a try, then these are your spots:
Otaku
Location: Otaku, Building 7A, Dubai Design District.
Opening Hrs: Daily, 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM.
The Matcha Tokyo
Location: The Matcha Tokyo, The Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence.
Opening Hrs: Sunday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Friday & Sunday, 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM.
Avantcha Tea Bar
Location: Avantcha Tea Bar, Kunooz 6th street, Warehouse 19, Al Manara St, Al Quoz 1.
Opening Hrs: Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Pekoe Tea & Bread Bar
Location: Pekoe, Alserkal Avenue, Warehouse 59 17th St, Al Quoz.
Opening Hrs: Daily, 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Maison Cha Cha
Location: Maison Cha Cha, Burj Crown, R02 Emaar Blvd, Downtown Dubai.
Opening Hrs: Daily, 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Friday & Saturday, 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM.
Gato
Location: Pekoe, Al Mina Rd, Port View Building 10, shop no 23, Al Mina St – Al Mina.
Opening Hrs: Daily, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
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