Introducing our most popular Asian-inspired flavors - Matcha and Taro

At Magic Cup Cafe, we pride ourselves on serving deliciously innovative beverages that reach across cultural lines and encourage our customers to expand their tastes, broaden their horizons, and maybe even make some new friends along the way. In other words: We want everyone who enjoys our drinks to feel like they’re part of our inclusive community. Though we’re based in Texas, our roots spring from all over the world.

Yet because our beverages feature international delicacies from places like Japan, South America, Vietnam, Italy, and Taiwan, we know not everyone will be familiar with all the items on our menu. But that’s okay! We’re here to help.

To those “Magic Cuppers” who are open to trying new things but who might be a bit confused about some of our ingredients: We hear you! We’re going to take a look at two of our most popular Asian-inspired flavors so that next time you visit one of our locations, you can order something a little out of your comfort zone (but do it with complete confidence!).

Allow us to introduce Matcha and Taro.

Magic Matcha

Even if you’ve never heard of matcha before, you’ve probably already seen it in the hands of trendy tea drinkers who like their beverages with a smooth taste, an extra burst of caffeine, and a special side of antioxidants. Those fabulously frothy lattes that are green instead of coffee-colored? Those are made with matcha!

Matcha is a Japanese green tea that’s prepared slightly differently than usual. Instead of steeping tea leaves in water and then discarding the tea, matcha drinkers consume the entire leaf by grounding the tea into a fine powder and blending it with water or milk. This means you get all the health benefits of green tea––which has been linked to weight loss and disease prevention––but with some added caffeine and a somewhat bolder flavor. We think matcha provides a wonderful base for our famous Matcha Frappe, but we also love it iced with some boba or chia seed topping in the Matcha Milk Tea with Chia Seeds, too. Matcha Milk Tea or Frappe is made with a whole milk base, which can be substituted for non-dairy milk such as soy milk, coconut milk, or almond milk.

Tempting Taro

Taro root is such a versatile food; you may have actually eaten it a few times without realizing it. Commonly featured in root veggie chip mixes as well as a wide range of international dishes from fries to pudding to tempura, taro’s potato-like texture, and mild-yet-sweet taste make it an excellent addition to any cuisine. Often ground into powder-like matcha (only taro is usually purple, not green), the root pairs nicely with milk and creates a refreshing treat when poured over ice. Plus, taro’s high fiber content means it can be a healthy alternative to snacks made with simpler, less nutritious carbohydrates. Our Taro Milk Tea with Lychee Jelly is made of a non-dairy base to make it a truly healthy and fun drink for boba lovers of all ages.

We look forward to welcoming you into our cafes and hope you’ll give matcha or taro a try whenever you stop in. (We’re pretty sure won’t regret it!)