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💚 A matcha made in heaven
Recess serves fun, nostalgic takes on matcha like Cinna Toast, Ube Shortbread, and Sprinkle Cookies. | Photo by @brewedinindy
It’s not easy being green — but in Indy, it is easy to get your daily caffeine fix in Kermit’s signature shade, thanks to our influx of coffee shops serving matcha drinks.
Here are a few places that brew up a marvelous cup.
Recess | Indy’s first matcha cafe serves fresh, ceremonial-grade matcha in a warm and cozy space. If you fall in love with its blends, you can buy a freshly-ground tin to make your own drinks at home.
Whether you opt for a matcha, a golden latte, or a Mayan mocha, Bovaconti is always a good choice.
Bovaconti | The always-Instagrammable coffee shop is known for its espresso, but don’t sleep on its matcha latte. Pro tip: Opt for oat milk to bring out + balance its bold flavor.
The Coffee Haus at Guggman Haus Brewing Co. | It just feels right to order green drinks from a green coffeehouse. We love the Aurora Berryalis, which blends vibrant matcha with steamed milk and blackberry.
Blue Mind Coffee | Keep an eye out for this shop’s seasonal options, like the “Sakura Matcha” blended with orange, brown sugar, and oat milk + topped with cherry blossom coconut cold foam.
You know the saying: When one ramen spot closes, another pho restaurant opens. Or at least that’s what happened with Mass Ave’s Oishi Sushi and Ramen, which just rebranded + reopened as Viet Kitchen and Hibachi. Get a peek at the new menu.
Watch
There are only a few days left of the Winter Olympics — what better way to cheer on the final athletes competing than with a skate session of your own? The Ice Rink at Holliday Park has set up a giant projector screen for watching the games. Get tickets.
Kids
The kids are all right. Indiana Youth Institute released its KIDS COUNT Data Book, assessing the well-being of Hoosier children from economic, educational, and health angles compared to the rest of the US. Get the quick numbers. (WTHR)
Sports
Football season = never really over. Tickets for Fishers Freight’s opening night are on sale now. Get yours before kickoff on Saturday, March 14.
Concert
Unwind with a concert break in the arms of the angel when Sarah McLachlan comes to Everwise Amphitheater on Sunday, July 19. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. (WTHR)
Listen
Bookmark this news note for your rush hour drive home. Mirror Indy recorded five local artists reading aloud from their books — unwind with the relaxing playlist.
Play
🎲 Are you looking for our Games page? You can find it here. Thanks to all of our readers who let us know you’re enjoying this page — our team is continuing to work on even more ways to play in the future.
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Bonus matcha recommendation for you: I’m in love with Yafa Golden Coffee’s strawberry matcha. Paired with a flaky Dubai chocolate croissant, it’s the quick caffeine snack of my dreams.
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