From Matcha-Hater to Matcha-Lover: How One Drink Changed Everything

I used to hate matcha.

I know, I know, matcha fans, don’t come for me. But my first experience was at a fancy matcha shop that everyone raved about. I was excited to try it, thinking it would taste creamy and earthy like people described. Instead, it was… grassy, bitter, and honestly just not enjoyable. That one drink completely turned me off. I told myself, “Okay, matcha just isn’t for me.”

Fast forward to a random day at Muji. I wasn’t even planning to try anything new, I just wanted something refreshing. But then I saw it: Matcha Strawberry Latte. Something about that combo made me curious. So I took the risk.

And let me tell you… my mind was blown.

It was the perfect balance of creamy matcha and sweet strawberry. Not too bitter, not too sweet. Just right. I actually paused mid-sip and thought, “Wait… do I like this?!”

That one drink made me question everything I thought I knew. So I started trying matcha lattes from different cafés, one by one. Some were okay, some were amazing. And somewhere along the way, I realized: I love matcha. All this time, I had judged it too quickly because of one bad experience.

Looking back, I should’ve just tried a different shop before writing it off completely.

Now? I look forward to trying new matcha spots like it’s a little adventure. Funny how one small choice can change your taste and your mindset.

So if you’ve ever sworn off something after just one try… maybe give it another shot. You might surprise yourself, just like I did.