A Matcha Made in Heaven: How Our Customers Saved This Sweet Sip

Some drinks are meant to be seasonal—a fun, fleeting treat before making way for the next big thing. That was exactly the plan for our Berries & Cream Matcha Latte, a February special that blended ceremonial-grade matcha with creamy vanilla and yummy strawberries. But as it turns out, our customers had other plans.

This wasn’t just a drink—it was a love story. And when we tried to take it off the menu, well… let’s just say we were met with some very passionate responses.

From Limited-Time Treat to Matcha Must-Have

We’re no strangers to rotating drinks in and out of our menu. Each season brings new inspiration, new ingredients, and new creations. But when it was time to say goodbye to Berries & Cream, our customers weren’t having it.

"Are you really getting rid of it?"
"Please keep it on the menu!"
"We are ready to protest!"

We love experimenting with flavors, but we love our customers even more. So, we listened. And guess what? Berries & Cream became a forever favorite.

The idea of a seasonal menu was to keep things interesting and fresh. For those reasons we tend to stray away from keeping our seasonal drinks too long. Plus, matcha drinks—while steadily growing in popularity—weren’t necessarily the main focus of a Dominican coffee shop like ours. Or so we thought.

Matcha in NY: Why We Take It Seriously

A lot of coffee shops treat matcha as an afterthought—just another menu item for those who don’t want coffee. But we didn’t want to do matcha halfway. If we were going to serve it, we were going to do it right.

That’s why we made it a point to source high-quality ceremonial-grade matcha—the kind that’s smooth, vibrant, and packed with flavor. We love experimenting with coffee drinks and testing what flavor pairings go well with our espresso, so we took the same approach with matcha.

And it paid off.

More people started coming in just for matcha, whether it was our classic matcha latte, a seasonal twist, or the beloved Berries & Cream. Customers have told us time and time again that we were their first-ever matcha experience. Imagine that—being the introduction to matcha for someone who never considered trying it before!

Matcha Lovers, This One’s for You

Whether you’re visiting our 5th Avenue location or stopping by in New Rochelle, matcha has become an essential part of what we do. And the Berries & Cream Matcha Latte? It’s here to stay, all thanks to you.

This drink isn’t just another menu item—it’s a symbol of what happens when we listen to our customers. It reminds us why we do what we do, why we care so much about every drink we create, and why matcha has become just as important to us as coffee.

Listening to Our Customers Paid Off

At the end of the day, our decision to keep Berries & Cream Matcha on the menu wasn’t just about matcha —it was about listening to the people who support us.

Your voices matter. Your love for this drink made us rethink our approach. And because of that, we’re not just a Dominican coffee shop serving matcha—we’re also a matcha destination in NYC and Westchester, blending cultures, flavors, and creativity into every sip.

So, if you haven’t tried the Berries & Cream Matcha Latte yet, now’s the time. And if you were one of the voices that helped keep it around—this one’s for you.

See you at the shop. 💚