06 Aug Ones to Watch: Matcha Made in Heaven
This country is having a green tea moment. Tracing its journey from ancient temples to today’s modern supermarkets, matcha has evolved from a sacred ritual into an everyday staple. And with consumers continuing to swap coffee for a gentler caffeine kick, brands are wasting no time getting into the green spirit. Interested? Check out some of the top launches of 2026:
Green With Envy: Alpro Does The Matcha-Cha
Plant-based pioneer Alpro is whisking things up with what it says is the UK’s first ready-to-drink matcha made with a soya-coconut base… mmmm. Designed to be enjoyed hot or cold, it’s foam-friendly, fortified with vitamins and minerals, and perfectly positioned for those mid-afternoon pick-me-ups. Be your own barista.
Early Adopter: PerfectTed Matcha Lattes Joins the Party
Already making waves in the matcha category, PerfectTed has expanded its ready-to-drink line-up with two fresh flavours: Original and Blueberry. Made with ceremonial-grade matcha, sweetened with agave and free from refined sugar, they’re a signal of the maturing matcha-to-go market. Talk about can-do energy.
Shake It Up: Lantern Matcha Soda Fizzes Onto The Scene
Who said matcha had to be milky? Lantern is bringing bubbles to the party with its shelf-stable Matcha Soda, blending ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha with natural flavours for a sparkling twist on the trend. It’s a fresh take that’s ready to shake up the ready-to-drink aisle.
Nuts For the Green Stuff: Forest Feast x PerfectTed Matcha Chocolate Almonds Shows Up
The trend doesn’t stop at drinks. Forest Feast has teamed up with PerfectTed to create Matcha Chocolate Almonds, coating crunchy almonds in creamy white chocolate infused with premium matcha. Sweet, earthy and seriously snackable, it’s a collaboration that’s sure to leave shoppers feeling green… in the best possible way.
Moved into matcha? There’s still time to enter your innovation in the upcoming awards. #CouldItBeProductOfTheYear? If you get your skates on – yes!