By Cambria Kelly and Rosie Lu
This one’s a local favorite. Right across the street from our bitter rival Prospect High School lurks the fantabulous CereTea. Vibrant green matcha, pure fruity purees, and silky cream tops, this chic cafe is all about quality and nuance. We’ve never had a bad drink from CereTea, and we’re back today to recommend our favorites. (ft. the roof of Cami’s car.)
Matcha Mango – 8.5/10
This simple beverage brought us back to the good ol’ days of summer. The tropical punch of mango flavor melded beautifully with the pleasant “grassiness” of the matcha. The mango element was pureed until completely smooth and as concentrated as naturally possible—cleanly executed, unlike the fruit components in many tea drinks. Perhaps not the newest drink on the block, but well-composed for those days when you need extra flavor over a plain matcha latte.
Earl Grey Matcha Latte w/ Black Sesame Einspanner Top – 9/10
To understand the greatness of this drink, I’ll take you through it step by step. At the base of the cup, CereTea’s Earl Grey syrup lent the matcha a fragrant, rich undertone, adding a delicate bergamot sweetness without overwhelming the matcha’s signature taste. This warm base was only half of this drink’s complex palate, though, as resting atop the smooth matcha mixture was a perfectly whipped sesame einspanner. Now, this addition was optional, but the rich nuttiness of the sesame delightfully complemented the earthiness of the drink. This drink is a bit indulgent, but it remains remarkably harmonious and absolutely decadent. As most things from CereTea tend to be, the execution felt flawless, flavorful and uniquely refreshing for a nice autumn day.