Beyond the Usual Matcha: Creative Matcha Drinks at Hana Japanese Restaurant

Beyond the Usual Matcha: Creative Matcha Drinks at Hana Japanese Restaurant

Matcha is everywhere in Singapore, from traditional Japanese tea to inventive drinks featuring fruits, desserts and unexpected flavour combinations.

At Hana Japanese Restaurant in Orchard, we enjoy experimenting with matcha, bringing together familiar Asian flavours with a little creativity.

From fermented strawberries to mango sticky rice, our matcha creations offer something different from the usual matcha latte.

Here are three of our favourites.

Strawberry Koso Matcha: A Fermented Strawberry Twist

Not all strawberry matcha drinks are created equal.

What makes Hana’s Strawberry Koso Matcha special is our use of fermented strawberries rather than ordinary strawberry syrup.

Fermentation gives the strawberries a distinctive sweet and tangy character, adding a more complex fruity flavour to the drink.

Combined with the earthy notes of matcha, the result is a refreshing balance of sweetness, gentle tartness and richness.

It’s a great choice for anyone who enjoys fruity matcha drinks but wants something beyond the usual strawberry latte.

Mango Sticky Rice Matcha: A Dessert You Can Drink

Inspired by the popular Thai dessert, our Mango Sticky Rice Matcha brings together mango, actual sticky rice and Japanese matcha.

And yes, there’s real sticky rice inside the drink!

The sweetness of mango complements matcha’s earthy flavour, while the sticky rice adds a satisfying chewy texture that makes every sip a little more interesting.

It’s part drink, part dessert, and a playful combination of Japanese and Southeast Asian flavours.

For those who love mango sticky rice, this is a fun new way to enjoy those familiar flavours.

Yuzu Matcha: Bright, Citrusy and Refreshing

If you prefer something lighter and more refreshing, Hana’s Yuzu Matcha offers a completely different experience.

Yuzu’s fragrant citrus notes bring a bright, tangy contrast to matcha’s natural earthiness.

The combination is refreshing without being overly rich, making it particularly enjoyable in Singapore’s warm weather.

It’s an appealing choice for those who enjoy citrus flavours and want a matcha drink with a little more zest.

Three Different Ways to Enjoy Matcha at Hana

What makes these three drinks interesting is how differently they bring out matcha’s flavour.

Our Strawberry Koso Matcha offers the sweet and tangy complexity of fermented fruit. Mango Sticky Rice Matcha brings together fruity sweetness and chewy texture, while Yuzu Matcha delivers a refreshing citrus contrast.

Whether you’re stopping by for lunch, enjoying dinner or simply looking for something different to drink, there’s always room to try a new flavour.

Discover our matcha drinks at Hana Japanese Restaurant in Orchard.

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