Matcha Latte Sales Surge 86% as Cultural Moment Takes Hold
US matcha latte sales surged 86% in three years, with New York bars reporting strong 2025 growth.
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Matcha Latte Trend New York
Growing matcha latte trend in New York with significant sales growth (86% US growth over three years, 40% growth for Matchaful in 2025), increasing specialty bar proliferation, and cultural prominence among Gen Z consumers.
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2026-08-22 to 2026-11-09 · UTC publication dates
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Matcha latte sales surge 86% in US over three years
US retail matcha sales increased by 86% over a three-year period according to data from NielsenIQ reported by the Associated Press.
Matcha latte becomes cultural phenomenon in New York
Matcha latte has become an established cultural and generational marker in New York, particularly among Gen Z audiences. Specialized matcha bars have multiplied, with queues at certain locations becoming viral on social media.
Matchaful matcha bar reports 40% sales growth in 2025
Matchaful, a matcha specialty establishment in New York, reported that its sales increased by nearly 40% in 2025 amid global demand that created supply chain tensions.
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