I can't even lie, it is so difficult to find ceremonial grade Matcha and have it well prepared. No matter where you are traveling, it seems that the popularity is surrounded by the Matcha latte. Rarely have I seen a ceremonial grade Matcha offered at cafés. Well, thank God, forever, Evergreen Coffee.
We usually stay on the strip so obviously things are limited in offerings. This being our first time in Henderson, I was optimistic that the coffee and tea selections would be so much better. My husband is a coffee drinker and I am a Matcha-only drinker so it's hard to find a spot that offers both to the quality that we would make at home.
I immediately bookmarked Evergreen Coffee for our way out of Nevada. We ordered the Bourbon Butterscotch Latte, Ibuki Matcha Tea, and scratch-made salt bagels.
For the Matcha, they asked me several questions which I really appreciated because it helped customize my order to how I liked it. They asked me whether I wanted the water completely filled up in my cup, and if I wanted it room, temp or cold. For reference, I drink my Matcha with water and maple syrup. While they didn't have the maple syrup, simple syrup did just fine and the Matcha was smooth and nutty. It tasted like home and I was ecstatic!
The Bourbon Butterscotch latte was strong (good for our 7 hour trek through Utah!). It could have used more of the butterscotch flavor pulling through. It tasted more of just a simple latte.
Scratch made bagels are always a must try. They just hit differently. We opted for two salt bagels with cream cheese and they were delicious. My husband enjoyed the amount of cream cheese that was on the bagel. However, on mine, I did scrape at least 2 tablespoons off because I like mine a little lighter. The bagel was soft and fresh. Definitely do not skip out on trying one!
While my Matcha was a highlight, one thing that warmed my heart was the free library and the little nook that has a spot for you to make cards for those in hospice and in retirement homes. So of course, I made one while I was waiting for the drinks. I highly encourage you to do the same as you wait. I can't imagine what our lives will be like at that age, but I pray that we don't forget about each other. read more