Matcha has rapidly evolved from a traditional Japanese beverage into one of the biggest global wellness and cafe trends dominating social media today. Made from finely ground green tea leaves, matcha is known for its earthy flavour, vibrant colour, and antioxidant-rich properties that appeal strongly to health-conscious consumers. From iced matcha lattes and strawberry matcha drinks to matcha smoothies, desserts, cheesecakes, cookies, and bubble tea, it has found its way into countless modern recipes. However, despite its rising popularity, especially among Gen Z, matcha’s grassy and slightly bitter taste continues to divide foodies.
Recently, a hilarious video has emerged on social media where a Gen Z daughter was seen making his Indian dad try matcha for the first time during a trip to Thailand. The dad’s brutally honest expressions after taking a sip have now left the internet in splits.
Indian dad tries matcha for the first time
The clip opens to the woman named Ashi offering a glass of matcha to her father. Unaware of the strong flavour, the dad drinks the beverage. Initially, he seemed to like the uncanny taste, tilting his head to the side approvingly, indicating that he found matcha quite decent. But within seconds, he realised he was wrong.
When the earthy notes hit his taste buds, the dad could not help but squint his eyes and scrunch up his nose in disbelief, his facial expressions leaving no room for doubt that he was not impressed at all. The side note read, ‘He was convinced for 0.3 seconds.’ Meanwhile, the text layout revealed that ‘Matcha was not dad-approved’.
No sooner had the video surfaced on the internet than social media users queued up in the comments section, reacting to it. ‘When the vibe is good, but the matcha isn’t,’ joked an individual. ‘Uncle really tried his best to approve,’ pointed out another. ‘When a dad hates it, you know it is bad,’ noted one person.
How to make iced matcha lattes at home this summer
For matcha lovers looking to recreate the trendy café-style iced matcha latte at home this summer, food blogger Adrianna Adarme has shared a quick and beginner-friendly recipe that requires only a handful of ingredients.
2 teaspoons matcha powder
1 to 2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup warm water
Ice cubes
Milk of choice (soy milk, oat milk, almond milk, cashew milk or regular dairy milk)
Optional: Simple syrup for extra sweetness
To prepare an iced matcha latte, first add the matcha powder to a bowl or measuring cup. Next, pour hot water into the mixture before whisking it thoroughly until the matcha dissolves completely into a smooth, lump-free paste. Add the remaining warm water to create the perfect consistency for the iced beverage. After that, refrigerate the prepared matcha mixture or let it chill in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
Once chilled, fill 2 glasses with ice cubes before pouring milk until the glasses are about three-fourths full. For people who enjoy sweeter drinks, simple syrup can also be added at this stage. Finally, pour the chilled matcha mixture over the milk, creating the signature layered iced matcha latte. The drink can then be stirred well and enjoyed as a refreshing, antioxidant-rich summer cooler.
Recently, a hilarious video has emerged on social media where a Gen Z daughter was seen making his Indian dad try matcha for the first time during a trip to Thailand. The dad’s brutally honest expressions after taking a sip have now left the internet in splits.
Indian dad tries matcha for the first time
The clip opens to the woman named Ashi offering a glass of matcha to her father. Unaware of the strong flavour, the dad drinks the beverage. Initially, he seemed to like the uncanny taste, tilting his head to the side approvingly, indicating that he found matcha quite decent. But within seconds, he realised he was wrong.
When the earthy notes hit his taste buds, the dad could not help but squint his eyes and scrunch up his nose in disbelief, his facial expressions leaving no room for doubt that he was not impressed at all. The side note read, ‘He was convinced for 0.3 seconds.’ Meanwhile, the text layout revealed that ‘Matcha was not dad-approved’.
No sooner had the video surfaced on the internet than social media users queued up in the comments section, reacting to it. ‘When the vibe is good, but the matcha isn’t,’ joked an individual. ‘Uncle really tried his best to approve,’ pointed out another. ‘When a dad hates it, you know it is bad,’ noted one person.
How to make iced matcha lattes at home this summer
For matcha lovers looking to recreate the trendy café-style iced matcha latte at home this summer, food blogger Adrianna Adarme has shared a quick and beginner-friendly recipe that requires only a handful of ingredients.
2 teaspoons matcha powder
1 to 2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup warm water
Ice cubes
Milk of choice (soy milk, oat milk, almond milk, cashew milk or regular dairy milk)
Optional: Simple syrup for extra sweetness
To prepare an iced matcha latte, first add the matcha powder to a bowl or measuring cup. Next, pour hot water into the mixture before whisking it thoroughly until the matcha dissolves completely into a smooth, lump-free paste. Add the remaining warm water to create the perfect consistency for the iced beverage. After that, refrigerate the prepared matcha mixture or let it chill in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
Once chilled, fill 2 glasses with ice cubes before pouring milk until the glasses are about three-fourths full. For people who enjoy sweeter drinks, simple syrup can also be added at this stage. Finally, pour the chilled matcha mixture over the milk, creating the signature layered iced matcha latte. The drink can then be stirred well and enjoyed as a refreshing, antioxidant-rich summer cooler.
