the drink of the summer? matcha.

summer’s creeping in, the kind of days that smell like sunscreen, sound like playlists you’ve overplayed, and feel like you’re constantly chasing the next iced drink.

and for me, that drink is matcha.

honestly, it’s more than just a drink at this point, it’s a ritual. a personality trait. a small, green piece of peace in the chaos.

there’s something about an iced matcha that just feels like summer, the way it clinks with ice cubes, the creamy swirl when you mix it, that earthy-sweet flavor that somehow wakes you up without making your heart race. it’s calm energy in a cup.

and that’s kind of the thing, matcha isn’t loud. it doesn’t rush you into the day the way coffee does. it eases you in. it’s slower, softer, intentional. it’s that reminder to breathe between the busy.

plus, it’s ridiculously aesthetic. i mean, let’s be honest, the green straw, the pastel cup, the sunlight hitting just right for a photo you probably won’t even post. it’s a vibe.

but beyond the vibe, it’s also how it makes me feel. matcha has this way of turning ordinary moments into small acts of self-care. whether it’s sipping one on a morning walk, grabbing it after the gym, or just having it while sitting on your balcony, it’s that gentle “everything’s okay” energy we all need.

so yes, summer might be about beaches, road trips, and sunsets, but it’s also about the little rituals that make it feel like you. and for me, that’s a cold matcha in hand, windows down, and nowhere to be in a rush.

matcha isn’t just the drink of the summer.
it’s the energy of it, calm, cool, and completely in the moment.