Obsessed with matcha? Perfect Ted's new flavoured lattes are a 'game-changer'
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Calling all Matcha fans as we've got some news that you're about to become obsessed with.
Europe's top matcha brand and the UK's fastest-growing energy drink company, Perfect Ted, has just launched the nation's first flavoured ready-to-drink matcha lattes.
Made with all-natural ingredients, the blend of ceremonial-grade matcha from Uji, Japan, is mixed alongside gluten-free oat milk and natural flavours.
The result? A smooth, jitter-free energy boost that will power you through whatever you need – from work to your next work out.
Available in two delicious flavours – Strawberry Matcha Latte and Vanilla Matcha Latte – each can provides 60mg of slow-release caffeine (similar to an espresso shot) and the pre-mixed beverages are also naturally sweetened with agave.
Best of all? There's no refined sugar, artificial sweeteners, or synthetic caffeine at all. How good is that?
Enjoy a chilled vanilla matcha latte with premium Japanese matcha and creamy oat milk. This smooth, natural energy boost has 60mg of caffeine and is sweetened with agave, free from refined sugar and artificial additives. Buy Now at £18 for 12 cans per case
Speaking with co-founder Marisa Poster, she said: 'Our mission is to make matcha as accessible as possible. People love the benefits, but not everyone has time to prepare it. Our canned lattes make enjoying high-quality matcha easy—anytime, anywhere.'
Stephen, who's managed to get his hands on a can (or two) has rated the ready-made Matcha Latte from Perfect Ted the full five stars. He went as far as calling them 'top notch' in fact. 'These are absolutely banging! They've got the level of sweetness just right to be able to have one first thing in the morning. My wife's ended up stealing half my first box.'
Another five-star reviewer called David followed suit, and added: 'Really great flavour, smooth to drink, and has that hint of matcha I love.' He also called them 'smoooth', to which we would have to agree.
No idea what matcha is, or ever tried it before? Perhaps you've been looking for an alternative to your morning coffee – and fancy switching it up? Well here at Metro HQ, we've got you.
Matcha is a powdered green tea superfood, and celebrated for its ability to deliver long-lasting, focused energy. More Trending
Unlike coffee or synthetic energy drinks, matcha's caffeine provides a steady boost for 4–6 hours with thanks to its unique blend of caffeine and L-theanine, ensuring a calm, sustained lift without jitters or crashes.
Additionally, matcha helps promote the production of serotonin, dopamine, and alpha brain waves, enhancing relaxation and focus. Pretty cool, right?
Rich in antioxidants (we're talking 50 times more than spinach!), matcha is scientifically proven to improve mental clarity and alertness.
So what are you waiting for? Add a pack into your online cart before it's too late.
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