Eight Grams Matcha
2440 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
Crema's Take
“Eight Grams Matcha is a Berkeley destination for matcha enthusiasts willing to seek out premium blends like their celebrated Haku and honeycomb varieties, where the real magic happens when you find your sweetness preference. The shop shines brightest for those who appreciate delicate, non-bitter matcha flavors balanced with just enough honey, though their drink consistency seems to divide guests depending on how adventurous they are with sweeter, more creative takes on traditional matcha tea. It's a slow-sip kind of place that rewards repeat visits and customization requests, especially if you're the type to ask them to dial back the sweetness and let the quality matcha speak for itself.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Not so good. The matcha tastes like grass and the rose one is too sweet 😫😫
I tried the honeycomb matcha latte and hojicha latte. For the honeycomb matcha latte, had a perfect amount of sweetness from the honey and house blend matcha tasted great. For the hojicha latte which is my favorite tea blend captured the perfect amount of nutty and toasty flavor. Of course, I had to try the sweet treats, I ordered all four of the desserts that were offered, the cheese tarts were good but the milk pudding are so refreshing and creamy. If you like egg pudding as a topping in boba, try adding it to your drink. You won’t regret it! Service was great and the spot is bright and welcoming. Can’t wait to come back and try more drinks
Five stars without a doubt! If you’re looking for a recommendation, you have to try the Honey Matcha. It’s my personal must-have. They use premium matcha and blend it with just the right amount of honey, creating a drink that’s neither too bitter nor too sweet. It’s simply divine! The service is quick, and the atmosphere is lovely.
8 Grams is a must for matcha lovers. I had the honeycomb matcha latte with the Haku blend, less sweet, and it was perfect for me. I’m a fan of matcha that isn’t overly bitter and this one leaned more creamy with a really pleasant nuttiness. Super smooth and well-rounded. The honeycomb is super unique as something you don’t see often! I’m also a big vanilla fan, so the eispanner totally hit for me. The cream on top was insanely fluffy. Was able to get some work done here with WiFi! It does get crowded so it may be difficult to get a table
It's really sweet tbh, even 50%, and both matcha and hojicha flavors barely come out. Not a bad experience, and decent quantity too, but it's not really what I look for in a cafe! By the way, I don't think they actually use 8g 😆, and it is pretty expensive for what you're getting.
Crema Reviews
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