This spot was incredible! It's so good, my wife made me go twice. In a city filled with coffee shops, visiting the same one twice in one trip is a feat. On the first visit, we enjoyed the strawberry matcha and an americano. The vibe here is hip and trendy with fun educational matcha signs throughout. There is both indoor and outdoor seating- always a perk. The matcha was great and perfectly sweetened. The americano was great too. One of the better ones I've had. The next day, we returned and ordered the banana matcha. It was also great, but we loved the fresh strawberry better. The quality of all beverages was great. The staff was also very nice and even super kind to our kids. Not all cafes in Seattle were so kid-friendly, so this was a refreshing atmosphere. Pricing was reasonable. Really great stop on our Seattle trip, glad we made it in. Thanks, Vale! read more

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Vale Matcha and Coffee is relatively new cafe located in the South Lake Union area of Seattle. It is a a cozy little spot that also has outdoor seating, which is perfect for the spring and summer sunny days to come.  I ordered a 16 oz Miso Honey Matcha Slush because it sounded very unique from your typical selection of matcha drinks. I was surprised how quickly my drink was made and served to me since it was a pretty busy morning the Saturday morning I visited. Everyone's orders were made and served fairly quickly from what I observed.  It wasn't my favorite drink. However, it did take a while to finish the drink because the slush takes time to melt. With the drink slowly melting over time, it was perfect since I was sitting outside reading and enjoying the ambience of the area.  On their website they claim they use ceremonial grade matcha from Shizuoka, Japan. However, what threw me off was learning that they have matcha on tap. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I loved the ambience, especially the outdoor seating. I finally visited today, and I'm so glad it was sunny and not windy. The chair outside looked uncomfortable at first, but once I sat down it was surprisingly cozy I honestly felt like I could stay there for hours. It's definitely a great cafe for reading or getting work done. I was also happy they serve Sea Wolf Bakery I love their dark chocolate cookies, so I got one along with a latte to enjoy there. The latte was just okay not amazing, not bad, just decent. The barista was sweet and very friendly, and she even overfilled my cup, which I appreciated. It's always nice to get a little extra rather than less! read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Vale is a quaint and modern matcha shop located in SLU. There is street parking all around the area. Inside, they share a space next to a boutique hotel where there is seating downstairs and upstairs. For their menu, they have a nice selection of different coffee and matcha drinks to choose from. I ended up trying the Butter Pecan Matcha Latte and it was solid. All of the staff here are chill and welcoming. This is a great spot to grab a drink and go or to lounge around for a bit. read more

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There are so many new matcha cafes in Seattle, and Vale is one of the top ones on my list. Using only ceremonial grade matcha, Vale is serving up delicious traditional and creative matcha drinks. Best of both worlds. They also have coffee and other teas, which you would think would be pretty basic options, but I got this amazing probiotic Hong Kong milk tea (made with miso, apparently!) that also came with a cookie to dip into the drink! Phenomenal and they have 24 oz cups, which is slowly sipped through as I spent the day working in the cafe. I say cafe, but it's actually a side attachment to a luxury apartment building, but it does have its own little seating area. You can also head up to the second floor of the apartment and sit in the lounge there too. It overlooks the cafe. They also work with a lot of other local businesses to provide pastries, cookies, coffee beans, and other products. read more

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This spot is right in the heart of SLU and always caught my attention whenever I walked by because of the sign that says "matcha on tap."Right outside the entrance they even have a small matcha stand where they hand out samples sometimes, which is a nice touch. The cafe is attached to an apartment building and has a really cute, cozy vibe with an aesthetic mirror to take pictures. My go-to order is one of their breakfast sandwiches paired with either a strawberry matcha or a vanilla latte. They also offer lots of flavor options like earl grey, butter pecan, and banana, so it's a good place if you like switching up your drinks. They have a small selection of pastries as well. Prices are pretty comparable to most coffee and matcha spots which is around $7 depending on the size. The staff were also really friendly and provided great service. The only downside is that there are only about three tables to sit at. read more

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Butter pecan matcha has my heart! It's a pretty cute and trendy cafe. Came on a weekend morning and it had a nice flow with nice music. Staff is very friendly. Prices are reasonable. I enjoyed the butter pecan matcha and their blueberry cornmeal muffin. Muffin was a tad bit dry but still ok. Maybe the other pastries are a better pick. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I finally checked out this place in South Lake Union and really enjoyed the experience. It's located in a quieter part of SLU, so it's easy to miss, but that also makes it a nice, calm stop. Seating is very limited both indoors and outdoors, though the area itself is open and walkable. The menu was more extensive than I expected, with a good variety of drinks and snacks. My seahawks inspired matcha latte came out to almost $9, which is definitely on the pricey side, but the matcha strength was solid. It was a bit too sweet for my taste, so I'd ask for less sweet next time. The staff was incredibly friendly. I came with my dog and they offered a pup cup, which was a huge win. The space is small but thoughtfully designed, with cute details throughout (including a trendy mirror moment). Would I come back? Yes! mainly to try other drinks, but ill ask for a less sweet version next time. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - 12 man matcha and pup cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I was walking around Pioneer Square. Temps in the low 50s. Sunny weather. I randomly saw their pop-up cart near Occidental Square for the Mariners home opener. Really friendly baristas. They were offering samples. I ended up ordering their Strawberry Matcha Latte. It was good. Honestly, I don't have time to trek all the way to SLU, so I appreciate them visiting other Seattle neighborhoods. I hope they show up for more pop-up events down in Pioneer Square. They wouldn't have any competition since there aren't any matcha shops in this neighborhood. You'd have to walk to Le Grey in Chinatown or make your way up to Phê on Capitol Hill. Maybe they'll set up their cart for First Thursday Art Walks or be present during game days and concerts as the weather gets sunnier and temps get warmer. Anyway, glad they showed up in 98104. read more

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Service was amazing and matcha was great!! It was so cute in there you could sit or take it to go. 10/10!!

The jasmine matcha cloud was a complete letdown. The jasmine tea was watery and did not stand out or perform on its own, and even when mixing the matcha foam in it just tasted like a really sad, watered down, unpleasant drink. It was so bad that I forced myself to go back in despite how much I do not like resorting to this to ask for a new drink. They were super kind about it and I went with a regular matcha latte which was much, much better. While it was a much better drink than the jasmine matcha cloud, it was still just okay overall and the matcha didn't stand out to me. Staff were incredibly nice, sweet, helpful, and patient though, so that made an otherwise negative experience much more pleasant. Also everything here is by default non dairy so this I place is great for folks that do milk alternatives. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Jasmine matcha cloud NOT GOOD - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I swear I got targeted on social media. It showed up as a sponsored ad on my feed, so naturally I went to google to vouch for it. Photos of the matcha was what intrigued me. Another plus point was that it was a 15 minute-ish walk from Pike Place. The shop is vibey. There's a cute body-length mirror for selfies. The shelves are full of hipster snacks. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Menu: they offer 4 sizes, so prices will depend on the drink size. The oat matcha latte is a go-to of mine. It was really good here. The banana matcha latte was mixed already, despite the photo showing it not mixed. I am not an expert on matcha, but I didn't like that there were questionable solids at the bottom of my hot matcha latte (with whole milk). I'm inclined to think that this means they handled the matcha improperly. Bad technique, no sifting? WiFi available No bathroom (that I saw) Indoor+outdoor seating available Credit card/Apple Pay accepted read more

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Best matcha I've ever tried, I mean is their speciality, I just simply loved it!!!!!! The seating outside is very nice. read more

Another matcha offering for the downtown Seattle area, they just keep coming! I went all out and took my friend and myself here around 2:30pm on a Saturday afternoon. This is inside a small section of a building called The Ayer, and the inside is already kinda fancy with the fancy-ish lighting, limited interior seating, expansive outdoor seating and merchandise of their own on a table near the ordering counter. It feels like a high-end cafe without all the noise of people talking since the area is slightly secluded from downtown Seattle itself. For this particular visit, there are three fall-based drink offerings in addition to their regular menu that consists of many of their signature matcha drinks and even regular coffee. Servers were pretty patient with us as they answered some of our questions on the menu. My friend and I each got a 16-oz banana matcha latte to try. The matcha tones were diluted, and I like my matcha strong as other matcha competitors around Seattle have been doing. It's not to say the floral and grassy tones weren't there, but the banana puree overwhelmed the drink to a point where I couldn't distinguish the matcha after downing half of it. I was really happy that this had oat milk as the default though, for someone who is slightly lactose intolerant. I also got a jasmine matcha cloud for my sis to try, and although I did not get a sip of the drink myself, she said that she could only taste the jasmine tea and nothing else. Looking back at the drink, it consisted way more of the jasmine tea than the matcha and milk combined. In turn, there was a much smaller layer of matcha compared to the jasmine tea itself. I realized this isn't a one-off thing; their matcha tones are lacking in their drinks. This spot wouldn't be a go-to location for me when I'm looking for matcha but I can see this spot being pretty nice for those who want an introduction to matcha itself or don't particularly like it as much. I'll stick to nearby places like Nana's Green Tea for now. read more

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Overall I liked this matcha space, I'm not a huge matcha fan yet (def prefer when it has a flavor like strawberry or something) which made me really like the strawberry matcha here. It's def one of the stronger strawberry taste and sweeter matcha I've had in the area and so one of My favorites. I really didn't like the banana matcha but banana flavored things aren't usually my fav and wasn't my order. Service was nice, small spot but nice cute and bright. read more

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Vale Matcha is a great place to meet and catch up with friends. Came here one afternoon on a cloudy day, and a pumpkin spice Matcha latte was just what I needed. The price is on par with all the other Matcha place. The Matcha latte has rich flavor and pairs with pumpkin spice well. The best part is that there are comfy couches upstairs for seating. The staff were friendly and quick. The downside is that they don't use ceramic mugs even if you drink there. Even the paper cup has plastic lining; would be nice to have the option to limit microplastic exposure. read more

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was super excited to try all their flavors of matcha but quite disappointed to see that the banana bread matcha i ordered was on tap :p something in the banana favor tasted off and it sadly clumped in less tha five minutes :,) the barista were kind and the cafe itself is so cute as well as a convenient location as there aren't many other places in slu for drinks but i sadly wouldn't come back read more

Matcha shops are popping up everywhere downtown; Vale Matcha is one of the latest additions to South Lake Union, taking over the old Voxx SLU coffee location. Vale Matcha doesn't serve just your regular matcha latte; they've got everything from earl grey matcha to jasmine matcha to banana matcha latte to strawberry matcha and more. What even makes them more unique is that they have a Matcha Cart outside where they have a barista making matcha drink samples on demand (they plan to bring the cart inside the café once the weather gets cooler). They even have matcha on tap and catering at events! Super cool! My friend and I came on a weekday during our lunch hour and were surprised that there was no line at the cart. And so we basically had a private matcha cart and barista for 10 minutes, sampling all of their different seasonal menu drinks. My favorite drinks were the OAT MILK BANANA MATCHA LATTE and the KYOTO CLOUD (earl grey with matcha cream topping ) - which are the two drinks that my friend and I ended up getting full-sized drinks of. The OAT MILK BANANA MATCHA LATTE was sweet, smooth, and had strong banana flavor. The KYOTO CLOUD was deeply steeped and thus had strong floral bergamot flavor. I'll admit that it overwhelmed the matcha quite a bit, but the cloud texture was a nice textural complement. Their matcha drinks are pretty pricey (but comparable to other matcha places in Seattle) going for at $7-$9 for a 16-oz drink, not including tax and tip. Additionally, while their drinks are innovative, I found the matcha somewhat dilute. I'll have to try their regular matcha latte next time so that I have a better baseline to compare to. With that all said, the Vale Matcha cart is a unique experience worth stopping by if you have a chance and want to experience different flavors you can't find at your typical coffee or matcha shop. However, if you're looking for the best pure matcha in Seattle, I'd probably go to Nana's Green Tea instead. Overall: 3.5/5 for matcha, 5/5 for service, 5/5 for atmosphere read more

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So many matcha spots are popping up around Seattle and this one seems to just be capitalizing on the hype. The problem with this spot is that the matcha doesn't taste like matcha. The color of the matcha has a brown yellow hue so I'm guessing the quality of matcha they use in their lattes isn't that good. While the drinks aren't bad, they lack the distinctive bitter, floral, vegetal notes that matcha provides. I've tried the banana matcha oat and the matcha strawberry and both of them lacked matcha flavor. The jasmine matcha cloud was the same case where the only flavor I got was jasmine. I tried tasting the matcha cloud by itself, and the matcha was so light I don't know if I was actually tasting it or imagining things. While I didn't like the drinks, the service was nice and the vibes of the cafe were good. The cafe seemed to be set up more for coffee rather than matcha since I saw an espresso machine but no matcha bowls or whisks, so maybe try the coffee instead if you come here and you'll get a fresher more flavorful drink. read more

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While the seating area is spacious and quiet for studying/working, the matcha unfortunately did not meet my standards. Fairly skeptical about matcha on tap, I visited, though, with an open mind. Around noon, my friend and I ordered a regular matcha latte ($~8), which was prepared instantaneously. The color looked promising. However, the flavor was lackluster and inconsistent, failing to resemble high-quality ones I've tried. My drink was very milky, while my friend's drink was intensely bitter due to receiving mostly the concentrated matcha sediment. Overall, for the high price, alright service, and poor quality, I do not recommend Vale. read more

We were staying at a hotel nearby and came here for drinks. I prefer thick creamy matcha, but the drinks here are on the watered down side. Despite my preferences, I think the quality was there and we ended up coming back twice in one week. The ambiance is very cute and fitting for the area. The service was friendly and timely. The menu has a good variety of options with some being unique and can't be found elsewhere. I think this is a good option if you're in the mood for matcha and nearby, although I don't think it's not something you need to go out of your way to try. read more

The interior & vibes of this shop are adorable I loved that it was also dog friendly. I ordered two drinks: - the Jasmine Cloud - classic matcha latte The service was friendly and they explained the drinks but the taste of the matcha just was not really good. It was watered down & missing depth. I wonder if the temperature of the matcha being whisked is accurate? The jasmine cloud was way better but the foam quickly dissipated after walking with the drink for 5 minutes to my apartment :( I was surprised that the matcha was not as good as the jasmine, but otherwise a good experience. Hope they improve the quality of the matcha lattes and preparation of the drink. read more

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I fear...I won't be back. Unfortunately not the spot for me :( Their marketing definitely caught my eye. I think it's super cute and definitely catered towards gen z and im a big fan of an up-and-coming matcha/coffee cart, but this just didn't hit. First off, they don't serve like the "traditional" matcha latte, they have pre-made mixes of flavored matcha that get layered into a drink. They were very kind and let us sample the drinks before ordering (another perk only possible if the drinks are pre-made yk), but nothing really tasted that good :( I was pretty disappointed by the banana matcha situation actually. I did end up getting the mango matcha because I wanted a cold drink, but I wouldn't go back. Just not my cup of tea, I fear. Still do wish them the best! And it was lovely to meet their barista and talk to her about the different drinks! read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - mango matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I tried vale at a pop up, so I can't comment much on the aesthetics of their store/ambiance. Our server was very sweet though and the line moved very fast. I got to try the strawberry matcha and the butter pecan matcha. I didn't like the strawberry syrup because it tasted very medicinal. The butter pecan syrup was yummy, but the actual matcha didn't taste that nice -- it didn't have a great matcha flavor and it was a tad bitter. The vanilla in the cold foam tasted very artificial. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - butter pecan matcha with vanilla cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Super excited to get to try the new version of this coffee/matcha spot in SLU! This location used to be Voxx, but they are now under new ownership :) The marketing for this new shop definitely caught my attention. While I like and appreciate that they have many customization options for their matchas (ex: sizes up to 20oz, sweetener, and extra 1g of matcha), I can see how it can lead to inconsistencies in taste. My 20oz iced matcha latte w/ extra 1g of matcha (no other customizations) tasted very milky. However my 20oz iced matcha latte w/ extra 1g of matcha, soy milk, and half pump of vanilla syrup had a stronger matcha flavor. It was also quite sweet with half a pump so I definitely wouldn't recommend getting it anymore sweet. I will be coming back to try a smaller size of this drink to see if it tastes better! The matcha cart was not in service on a Sunday afternoon, but they still serve the same drinks inside the shop (along with the rest of the regular menu). The shop was small but had a few spots to sit. It had a lot of natural light as the walls are mostly windows. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Left: 20oz iced matcha latte w/ soy milk, extra 1g matcha, and 1/2 pump vanilla syrup Right: 20oz iced matcha latte w/ extra 1g matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I came here after searching up for matcha latte nearby as Taz had a line around the block. First off, parking situation is decent, as there are 30 minute zones where you can park to go get your drink. Service was friendly with questions I had. Ordered the strawberry matcha, expecting it to be the dark shade of matcha, whisked, as they advertised that it is ceremonial grade. Was disappointed after a few sips. The strawberry wasn't fresh purée and the matcha wasn't whisked, at least taste wise. Or it needed extra matcha either way. Kind of unfortunate. The ambience was giving off togo vibes even when there were tables and seats, as the lighting was very bright and the space was really small. This is a hard pass for me. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Strawberry matcha w oat milk as a default - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

great matcha! loved the variety! cute cafe there was no wait and there's a cute outdoor seating area as well read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cute little spot for some coffee and matchas. The staff was really sweet and the ambiance was really pretty . We tried the banana bmatcha latte and the strawberry matcha latte. Really loved the strawberry one the bana one tasted like artificial flavour so wasnt a fan of it read more

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Good concept and the store is clean. If you want very creamy matcha drink with interesting flavor, this is a good place. May not be the best when you want true matcha taste with that combo of umami and bitterness read more

Good drinks, good pastries. Had the iced banana matcha and butter pecan latte, plus an apricot ginger scone from Sea Wolf. . A solid choice if you're around SLU and need a coffee break! read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Apricot Ginger Scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The Matcha Mont Blanc is amazing as are all the new fall drinks that I have tried. The ambiance is chill and I love the tall ceilings and big windows. And the service is efficient and unpretentious. I love this place! read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Vibing on an autumn weekend morning - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

5/5 -- The Anti-Grunge Café Seattle Needed Seattle has two types of cafés:     1.    Moody, dim, smells like wet flannel     2.    Vale the exact opposite and honestly, thank God. Walking into Vale is like stepping out of a rain cloud and into my best self. Everything is bright, fresh, actually clean(??), and the matcha tastes like it comes from a planet where people sleep eight hours and moisturize. Butter Pecan Matcha Latte = my new emotional support beverage. Smooth, cold, perfect. Zero grunge. Maximum glow. If you've ever thought, "I want a drink that won't stain my soul," this is it. Vale is the future. Seattle girlies, welcome home. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the drinks. They are also working on revising their menu and have a bunch of different matchas you can try and give input on. I had the London fog matcha. They do have alternative milks but anything with cold foam will have skim milk in it. This spot is a nice spot for grab and go, including a little cooler of prepackaged sandwiches and snacks, and also has some indoor chairs but lots of patio seating. Would definitely come back and try more matchas! Their patio is definitely dog friendly. read more

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I prefer coffee over matcha. Their coffee is delicious! I've tried the brown sugar latte and a plain latte. Both never taste burnt. Highly recommend for coffee when in SLU!! read more

This little hidden gem in SLU serves unique matcha drinks and is a perfect place to enjoy the sun. The outside cart serves matcha specials, especially with matcha foam, and inside is the coffee menu with a few tables. Love the people here and their drinks! read more

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Great place to get Matcha in Southlake Union. I enjoyed their banana latte which tasted like banana milk and matcha. Super friendly service and coupon concept. How do you recommend and will come back? read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came in on a Friday morning and it was a bit busy - to be expected. Very cute space and menu. I got a 16oz iced Matcha Mont Blanc. This drink was pretty mid if I'm being honest. The (sweet) foam on the top disappeared very quickly and unfortunately wasn't very sweet at all. I generally don't like my matcha's too sweet, but this was quite bitter, even for me. If I were to go back I'd get something sweeter, but if you like your matcha's on the more raw side you'll love this! Please keep in mind there is basically no parking! read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Matcha Mont Blanc - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I was interested in trying this new matcha place in Seattle since the interior looked very esthetic. I am a huge fan of matcha and have been for years so I was excited to try a new place with unique drink combos. The workers were very patient and friendly and around noon on a Sunday they had a steady stream of customers. Interior is very cute with a small handful of seats inside and a patio outside for additional seating with tables. They are also located conveniently next to a hotel lobby that had a more quiet vibe. Tried the matcha Mont Blanc and it was decent, the matcha latte base had no sweetness so it was easier to find the matcha flavor and it was smooth and very light (not the typical earthy and astringent notes) that would be good for new matcha drinkers. The foam had a light orange flavors that was refreshing and unique taste, after walking around with the drink tho the foam on the top completely disappeared into the drink interestingly so maybe their foam isn't the typical heavy cream and milk base - if it's so it's dairy free, I support from a lactose intolerant person. Pretty decent but I personally prefer my matcha more earthy and astringent so it's a 4 stars for me. My friend had the seasonal matcha pumpkin spice latte and you can definitely taste the spice, too sweet for our liking so if there is an option for less sweet, maybe do that (we didn't pay attention if sugar levels could be adjusted, but if you like sweet lattes and pumpkin - this might be the drink for you!). Overall probably not our go to place but does seem promising. read more

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The reviews are right, this matcha is very weak and watery. Vale has been on my list for a while so I had to try it while finally in Seattle. The vibe is fun, staff are super friendly, cups are cute and the matcha on tap concept is unique, but that is sort of where the problem lies. Matcha just isn't meant to be on tap, it needs individualized attention for every cup with the right amount of powder in relation to the milk, flavoring, etc.. I got a strawberry matcha knowing that I'd need a kick of flavor if it did indeed end up being really weak. Not something I normally did but I had a sinking feeling. I'm glad I did because a whole cup of just matcha and milk would have been a letdown. The included cold foam was more foamy than creamy, not thick at all so there wasn't much to it. I think this is because it's made with oat milk which I do appreciate for a nondairy option but sadly oat milk just doesn't make a true good cold foam. I worked to sip the matcha just on its own before mixing anything and it was so so watery I could barely taste matcha. At that point I kind of gave up. The strawberry at the bottom of the drink was delish and complemented things well but in the end this just was not a matcha I even wanted to finish. I'm sorry it wasn't better and I hope they can bump up their matcha ratio but I won't be returning when there are so many other matcha options nearby. Bummed to share this but it does look like there are still many who love Vale so it's hitting the mark for some! read more

Tried the banana matcha and I really didn't think I was a matcha fan... but I might have to try some other drinks here! I'm shook that I actually enjoyed it. Next up is the strawberry matcha! read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Banana Matcha! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington