It started like a normal day in the small town of Covington, Kentucky. Early meetings. A deep need for caffeine. And a shirt so bright it had clearly mistaken confidence for a legal defense. I walked into Little Matcha expecting a drink. What I got was an intervention. As always, I was greeted by the usual cast of enthusiasm, kindness, and mutual appreciation for making sure I actually understood the menu. (Take that other Nick)... But then, in a moment of rare courage, an up and coming Matcha Employee of the Month spotted a crime in progress. The crime? My shirt. This orange shirt, one my own wife had never warned me about, (Concerning?), was apparently too bright to be allowed in public without supervision. Risking great personal consequence, online trolling, and what I can only assume would be a wave of bot generated AI reviews, this brave matcha professional stopped the fashion offense in its tracks. And somehow, while saving the town from my shirt, Little Matcha still managed to make an incredible drink. That is the magic of this place. The matcha is great, the people are even better, and they care enough about their customers to serve both high quality drinks and hard truths. Five stars for the matcha. Five stars for the service. One formal warning for the shirt. read more

Little Matcha - Crime in Progress - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

I was excited to try this place since I saw it on social media a lot so I wanted to see what the hype was about. I got the matcha with pistachio cream. I think it was interesting but it was definitely on the sweeter side for me so I couldn't really taste the matcha. If I go back, I would probably just get a normal matcha drink without any toppings. There's limited seating but it's a cute spot still to check out! Just an fyi it is on the pricier side so keep that in mind! read more

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My friend and I came for their anniversary special offer and there was a line outside the door! We waited probably about 20-30 minutes and there was someone at the door to explain the drinks and answer any questions. The people behind the counter were also knowledgeable and friendly. They have a rotating menu and we ordered a strawberry matcha and Vietnamese coffee. Even with the bogo 50% off, two large drinks came up to $18. The matcha lattes include milk and little sweetener so I customized with oat milk and simple syrup. The matcha was good but strong and I should have gotten a small drink instead. While the drinks were good, it was pricey. The shop is small and had no seating during their event. During normal hours, I think they would only have a few seats. read more

Little Matcha - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Stayed in Covington for a week and stumbled across this cute little matcha spot in the city. I love the aesthetic and cozy vibe inside. I went on a Wednesday morning and it wasn't busy at all which was nice. I ordered a regular hot matcha latte with oat milk and honey since it was a cold day. The matcha was decent, not too sweet and not too bitter, just a good balance. The barista was really friendly too! There is street parking and surprisingly was easy to find parking. read more

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I ordered a large iced matcha with peach puree, unsweetened but added a squeeze of sweetener from the bottle they had out on the counter. It was delicious, fresh, and high quality. I usually worry that matcha drinks will be too sweet or too milky, covering up the matcha flavor, but I trust that here that would not be the case even ordering their drinks sweetened. The cold foams also sounded interesting, and I would definitely return to try them if back in the area! read more

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A gem of a place full of visitors on the weekends. Wow! I'm blown away. Definitely worth a visit if you don't mind splurging a bit for some fresh matcha tea variety and homemade pastries. ! Not much room to sit but the cute vibe and we got the Jasmine matcha lightly sweetened. I recommend it. The other colorful strawberry matcha. Also yuzu cheesecake.be prepared to spend some money. read more

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This place has great reviews so I was excited to try it. They offer classic matcha and hojicha plus seasonal holiday drinks, which is fun. I appreciated that everything is hand-whisked and measured - you can tell there's intention behind it. That said... it didn't fully hit for me. The matcha had good color but wasn't as umami or flavorful as I prefer. I can't drink dairy or oat milk, so I picked their califia farm coconut/almond milk and I just don't love that flavor. I really wish they had a barista style almond milk option for a creamier texture. The space itself is super cute with seating in the back, and overall it's solid - just not my personal favorite but I'm glad I visited read more

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Super excited to try Little Matcha as a matcha specialty shop! It's the first in the area, so I couldn't wait to try. Due to the season I missed the Strawberry Matcha, so I tried the Biscoff instead. It was very good and the perfect amount of sweet! The girls working were very friendly and helpful as well! Love this little spot nestled in Covington! read more

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Great quality Matcha which is hard to find, I got the strawberry sago matcha with whole milk and it was really good! Pro tip if you like sweeter matcha than extra simple syrup. The service was really good and they made sure that you were very well informed with what we were getting. The shop is very small though and maybe only fits 5 customers max at a time. We went right when it opened on a Sunday and the line was out the door! they just opened in October 20 25 and seemed like they're doing great. I hope they expand! read more

Little Matcha - Strawberry sago - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

My friends and I came to visit this new store on a Saturday and tried several different flavors. My Honeycrisp Apple Matcha had a very light apple flavor. The Banana Bread and Pumpkin Cream had stronger flavors, and the Pumpkin one was definitely creamier/heavier due to the foam on top. Despite the subtlety of the apple flavor, I enjoyed my matcha and it was refreshing. I believe the seating in the back of the store is currently temporarily closed, but there are two small tables outside and some window seating. It is a relatively small space, but there is cute and simple decor. My only qualm with this spot is the price. Paying almost $10 (drink + oat milk + tax) for an iced 12 ounce drink, plus more for tip, is just way too much. I want to support a new small business, and one that specializes in matcha, but I think it is just sadly far out of what I'm willing to pay for. read more

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First off, though this shop is small, they know how to treat customers like they're your bestie and rollout the drinks at an insane rate. The menu options are endless... you could mix and match your matcha, milk choice, flavors, sweeteners, etc so many different ways I don't think you'd ever get tired of going here. We visited on a beautiful Saturday afternoon and the line was long, but quick and worth the wait. The sweet guy taking orders was happy to answer the endless questions every customer had without even a blink. I honestly can't remember what we even ordered in the end, all I know is it was delicious and I can't wait to get back and try the next combination! read more

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Unique little cafe, and a great addition to the area! It was packed on a Sunday mid-morning, but service was friendly and quick. I haven't had much matcha, but this was the best flavor I have tried--creamy, the green tea flavor was evident, and our flavor choices (strawberry for him, rose for me) added just enough sweetness. Will be back to try more! read more

The cutest matcha spot! But very tiny. Little to no room for seating. And I got the seasonal drink and the cookie. Yum! read more

Little Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

CUTEST little matcha store!! As a huge matcha lover, I was excited to see a speciality matcha store open. I went right when they opened so it seemed they were still training employees and getting the hang of things. It did take a while to get my drink. However, the wait was worth it!! The strawberry match was incredible. They have cute seating to hang out with a friend or complete some work. I will be back! read more

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I've only had one other matcha latte in my life (from a different coffee shop), and I hated it; I threw it away after a few sips. Needless to say, I was a bit nervous to give it another go, especially at $9 each. However, my husband and I both LOVED our drinks from Little Matcha! We got an iced ube and hot biscoff (with oat milk). Both were delicious, not bitter nor too sweet, very balanced. Can't wait to see what flavors they come up with next. We'll be back! read more

Little Matcha - Ube matcha, iced - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

So so so good and the service was amazing!! They were super accommodating for my friend who had never had matcha before and customized the sweetness for her. Such a cute matcha shop!! read more

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This matcha shop is 100/10!! There is usually always a wait when I go, but I know to be patient because they do everything the way it should be and take their time to make it right every time. The owner is so sweet too! Beautiful shop with a great vibe. Loveeee their menu specials too! read more

This place has the best matcha I've ever had from a cafe/bar. I went back two days in a row. I'm sad I live in Oregon and can't make this place a regular drink spot. I tried the OG matcha with strawberry puree and the Hojicha with red bean sago the next. Both delicious. I will absolutely be going back next time I'm in the area. read more

Little Matcha - Hojicha and bean bean sago - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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always visited Cindy when she was starting with Little Matcha pop ups, so it was great to finally stop in the brick and mortar building in Covington. lots of seating available, clean environment, friendly matcha-ristas, and deliiiicious drinks!! read more

Little Matcha - gingerbread matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Used to visit these pop ups at farmers market and finally got to try their Covington store. The pros: interesting menu, smooth flavors, prepared as close to traditional as you can get in the city. The cons: space is really small, expect to wait 10-15 min for a drink. Not really a place to hang out and enjoy your matcha - gets crowded (good for them, though!). Expect to pay about 9.50 for a small sized seasonal matcha. (~6.50 for a small regular flavor). I was surprised at the pricing, coming from Seattle this is even more $$ than I pay for a pistachio matcha out there! Pricey but worth a once in a while treat. read more

Little Matcha was aaaamazing!! The service was so good, they make all their flavors and syrups in house, the girls were so helpful and informative about the things on the menu. I tried Hojicha for the first time and it was incredible! If you love matcha or are matcha curious this is the place for you! read more

What a quaint little shop! You know why you're coming in. Even better when a little shop specializes in one thing, you know they've taken the time to practice that one thing - and get it right! So tasty! read more

Excellent service. The man who took my order helped us through the whole menu, and was very kind explaining everything. He also brought the drinks to us after ordering which was unexpected but very polite. Great place with great service. I had the banana pudding matcha and I recommend. read more

The women working there were so friendly and knew the menu inside out! They were patient and helped us pick out what we wanted. The iced matcha with ube cream was absolutely amazing. read more