Kick the caffeine craving with these matcha teas around Greenville

If you’re not feeling coffee, matcha teas are a great alternative. Luckily Greenville has plenty of places to get your green on.

An aerial view of a matcha tea with a leaf made in the foam.

It’s almost too pretty to drink. | Photo by Daydrinkers

It’s not that easy pretty easy being green. If you’re in need of a caffeine kick but don’t want coffee, a matcha tea is a great alternative. We asked you your favorite spots to get this groovy green drink around Greenville. Here’s what you said.

Day Drinkers | 2903 Old Buncombe Rd. | One of the newer coffee spots in town, Day Drinkers puts a little special love into everything it makes...matcha tea included.

The Village Grind | 1258 Pendleton St. | Located in the heart of the Village of West Greenville, this coffee shop serves one mean matcha tea.

Coffee Coffee | 307 E. Washington St. inside Sum Bar | Matcha tea and dim sum in the same place? Sign us up.

Cosmic Rabbits Tea Co. | 131 E. McBee Ave. | Sip on a variety of teas, including a matcha latte, at this “Alice and Wonderland” inspired tea shop.

A cup of matcha tea sitting on a table.

We love it so matcha. | Photo by Other Lands

Other Lands | 731 Rutherford Rd. | Get your matcha sweet or unsweet at this coffee shop + brewery. Pro tip: Pair it with the kimchi grilled cheese.

Camilla Kitchen | 130 S. Main St., Ste. 200A inside M. Judson | Grab a matcha latte while you browse books. City Editor Stephanie’s dream day.

Methodical | Multiple locations | We know it’s almost a crime not to order coffee at Methodical, but trust us, the matcha latte is worth it.

GVLToday A20 Matcha

City Editor Stephanie loves the A20 matcha. | Photo by GVLtoday

A20 Coffee Shop | 26 Augusta St. | Get a caffeine boost with a sweetened or unsweetened matcha latte while you shop for cute home-goods + trinkets.

Leopard Forest | 403 N. Poinsett Hwy., Ste. D, Travelers Rest | Enjoy a matcha tea seven days-a-week. Looking for an extra treat? Head to Leopard Forest on Tuesdays for breakfast burritos.

Chestnut Coffee | 110 E. Curtis St., Ste. A, Simpsonville | Enjoy a cup of matcha plain or add one of Chestnut’s house-made syrups.

Not seeing your favorite matcha spot on our list? It would be matcha-ppreciated if you’d let us know.

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