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The Matcha Tokyo

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.matcha.tokyo.ph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Matcha Tokyo</strong></a> has opened its <strong>newest and largest branch</strong> in the Philippines—and it’s unlike any of its previous locations. Now open at the 3rd Floor of SM Mall of Asia’s Main Mall, this <strong>flagship store</strong> blends serene Japanese design, calming rituals, and new menu exclusives into a destination that invites you to pause.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752324645513DSCF9383.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Matcha Tokyo’s biggest, calmest, most beautiful branch yet | Photo: The Matcha Tokyo</span></span></span></div><p>Even if you’ve been to other branches of The Matcha Tokyo, this one introduces elements you won’t find anywhere else.</p><p>Here’s what to expect from this beautifully designed new café:</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752324544730DSCF9447.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">A karesansui garden anchors the space in stillness | Photo: The Matcha Tokyo</span></span></span></div><h3><strong>1. A Zen Garden at the Center of It All</strong></h3><p>This is not your typical café. At the heart of the flagship is a karesansui, or traditional Japanese zen rock garden, carefully placed to evoke stillness and harmony. It’s the visual and spiritual anchor of the space, bringing a quiet meditative energy to the room.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752324560393DSCF9416.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Soft light filters down like sunshine through trees | Photo: The Matcha Tokyo</span></span></span></div><h3><strong>2. A Skylight That Mimics Forest Light</strong></h3><p>A man-made skylight bathes the central green zone in soft, natural-looking light—designed to mimic the way sunlight filters through a forest. Combined with tall indoor trees and lounge seating, it creates a calm, nature-inspired space that encourages you to sit down and stay a while.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752324631130DSCF9392.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Curved counters echo the gentle rhythm of the bay | Photo: The Matcha Tokyo</span></span></span></div><h3><strong>3. Architecture That Reflects Manila Bay</strong></h3><p>Design details are inspired by the flagship’s location near the water. The café features free-flowing lines along its counters and walls, mimicking the gentle curves of Manila Bay. The main service counter even takes the shape of a bay, centering the act of tea-making in the guest experience.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752324779610Matcha Experience 2.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Whisk your own matcha in a hands-on tea ritual | Photo: The Matcha Tokyo</span></span></span></div><h3><strong>4. A Whisk-It-Yourself Matcha Experience</strong></h3><p>Exclusive to this flagship store is a new Matcha and Hojicha Experience, where you get to whisk your own tea and pour your own latte—a unique ritual that brings guests closer to the heart of Japanese tea culture. Each experience is paired with a dessert sampler that includes cookie butter Basque cheesecake, warabi mochi, a matcha madeleine, and a butter cookie.</p><p>It’s an immersive moment of calm in the middle of one of the country’s busiest malls.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752324756952Mont Blanc Toast.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Flagship-exclusive Mont Blanc Toast, rich with cream and matcha | Photo: The Matcha Tokyo</span></span></span></div><h3><strong>5. A Flagship-Only Menu—With a Secret Item</strong></h3><p>The Matcha Tokyo at MOA introduces a new savory menu: pressed panini available in six signature flavors—and a mysterious seventh you’ll have to ask the barista about. For something refreshing, there are new Yogurt Bowls in Blueberry Mango and Strawberry Banana.</p><p>On the sweet side, expect inventive desserts like the Ensaymatcha (a playful twist on the ensaymada), Mont Blanc Toast, and Steamed Bread with Butter in flavors like matcha, shoyu, and sweet potato.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752324796910Strawberry Banana.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Light, fruity Strawberry Banana Yogurt Bowl | Photo: The Matcha Tokyo</span></span></span></div><h3><strong>6. A Design That Encourages Slowing Down</strong></h3><p>This is the brand’s most spacious location yet, with seating for 60 and a layout that blends architecture, nature, and symbolism. Everything about it—from the curves of the counters to the soft forest lighting—has been crafted to encourage guests to slow down, take a breath, and enjoy their tea with intention.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752324837909DSCF9581.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">A space designed for stillness, not speed | Photo: The Matcha Tokyo</span></span></span></div><h3><strong>7. A New Expression of the Matcha Lifestyle</strong></h3><p>Founded in 2018, The Matcha Tokyo champions “matcha for a healthy and beautiful life” with 100% organic Japanese matcha. This flagship goes beyond drinks and desserts. It brings together wellness, mindfulness, and café culture in a way that feels calm, contemporary, and quietly luxurious.</p><p>Whether you’re a longtime fan or curious first-timer, this new store offers a deeper look into the matcha lifestyle.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.matcha.tokyo.ph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><strong>The Matcha Tokyo Flagship</strong></em></a><em><strong></strong> is now open at the 3rd Floor, Main Mall, SM Mall of Asia. Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.matcha.tokyo.ph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@the.matcha.tokyo.ph</a> for exclusive updates.<br/></em></div>

<p>The Matcha Tokyo opened its <b>newest and largest branch</b> in the Philippines—and it’s unlike any of its previous locations. This <b>flagship store</b> blends serene Japanese design, calming rituals, and new menu exclusives into a destination that invites you to pause.</p>

The Matcha Tokyo opened its newest and largest branch in the Philippines—and it’s unlike any of its previous locations. This flagship store blends serene Japanese design, calming rituals, and new menu exclusives into a destination that invites you to pause.

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