POST 1: ROME
đ” Rome: The Eternal City Sips Matcha – Where to Find the Best Green Tea Among Ancient Ruins?
Tags: #RomeMatcha #MatchaItaly #RomeCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Rome, the Eternal City! I am here in the lovely streets near Campo de' Fiori. There are old buildings all around, and you feel both the past and the busy life of today. I want to see how people in Italy's capital enjoy the matcha trend. With me is Chiara Rossi, who writes about food and is a big fan of matcha.
Chiara: Maya, welcome to Rome! People here love their old ways, but they also enjoy new tastes. The drink matcha is now a cool and tasty trend in this city. We have made it feel right at home with us.
That is great to hear! For someone trying matcha for the first time, where's a good place to start?
Chiara: You really should try ChaChaLab - Matcha & Bubble Tea. It is very close to Campo de' Fiori. It is one of the best places to get matcha in Rome if you are in a hurry. They focus on takeaway, so you can walk around the city with your matcha. You should also go to Forno Conti & Co.. Many people say they make the best matcha in Rome.
Matcha Maya: How about trying something that is more classic?
Chiara: If you want a place that feels calm, you should try La Teiera Eclettica. It’s close to the Porta Venezia metro. They make matcha that is really good in a nice space. Want the feel of Rome? Go to Barnum Roma. It has really good coffee and they also have a matcha latte that tastes great.
Matcha Maya: It seems like in Rome, you can get a matcha for any mood or time.
Chiara: That’s right! If you want a fast meal, a classic ceremony, or to sit at a cool cafĂ©, you will find it all in Rome.
Matcha Maya: Here is one last simple tip. How do you get from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Via del Corso? Via del Corso is the main shopping street. A lot of tourists go there to buy matcha drinks or cakes.
Fiumicino Airport is nearly 30 km from the city centre. The fastest way to get there is by the Leonardo Express train, which goes to Roma Termini station. The train ride takes about 32 minutes. From the station, you can use the metro on line A and get off at Spagna station. Via del Corso is a short walk from there. If you take a taxi, it will cost about €50 and take around 40 to 50 minutes. When you reach Via del Corso, you will see many cafĂ©s and shops.
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Plan your trip: Rome Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: Foro Romano (Roman ruins), Colosseo (Colosseum), Campo de' Fiori (square), Trastevere (neighbourhood), espresso (coffee)
POST 2: MILAN
đ” Milan: Italy's Fashion Capital Sips Matcha – See the Trendiest Green Tea Spots!
Tags: #MilanMatcha #MatchaItaly #MilanCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Milan. This city is known for its fashion and design. I'm here in the Brera area. There are many shops and the feel of the city is full of fresh ideas. Today, I have Luca Bianchi with me. He is a local fashion blogger and a big fan of matcha.
Luca: Maya, welcome to Milan! The city is always moving forward. Matcha is very popular now. You can find it in simple cafés and in trendy dessert bars.
Matcha Maya: Where do you think we should start our adventure with matcha?
Luca: You should go to Macha CafĂ© – it is one of the first places that helped bring matcha into daily life in Italy. They have great matcha lattes, pancakes, and cheesecakes. These are well-known by many people. Another place you need to try is Moko's Matcha Milano. This is a shop run by a family, and they serve real Japanese matcha snacks. Their matcha ice cream is very good.
Matcha Maya: What about something more up-to-date?
Luca: Matchatelier on Via Paolo Sarpi is becoming one of Milan's top places for matcha. The matcha lattes there are strong and taste just right. For something special, you can go to Emoraya in the Monumentale area. They serve matcha in a place that is very calm and nice.
Matcha Maya: It looks like the matcha scene in Milan is just as cool as its fashion runways!
Luca: Yes, we take our matcha and our design very seriously.
Matcha Maya: Here is a simple answer to how you can go from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, the big shopping street where tourists like to get matcha drinks or cakes.
You can take a train, bus, or taxi from the airport to the city center. The Malpensa Express train will take you right into Milan. Once you get to the city, you can use the metro or a taxi to get to Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. This street is well-known for shopping and for places where you can try matcha. The way is easy and you will have many options, so you can pick the one that is good for you.
Malpensa Airport is around 50 km from the center of the city. The fastest way to get there is to take the Malpensa Express train to Milano Centrale station. It takes about 50 minutes. After that, you can use the metro. You will need line M1 or M3 to reach Duomo station. Corso Vittorio Emanuele II is right next to it. A taxi will cost you about €90 and should also take about 50 minutes. When you get to Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, you will see a lot of cafĂ©s.
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Plan your trip: Milan Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: Duomo (cathedral), Navigli (canal district), Brera (artistic district), moda (fashion), aperitivo (happy hour)
POST 3: NAPLES
đ” Naples: The Lively Heart of the South Sips Matcha – Taste Green Tea in Pizza's Birthplace!
Tags: #NaplesMatcha #MatchaItaly #NaplesCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Naples, the lively heart of southern Italy! I am in the old centre of the city. There is a feel you can only get in Naples. The smell of fresh pizza fills the air. I am with Antonio Esposito, who is a guide around here. He also loves coffee.
Antonio: Maya, welcome to Naples! The people here love bold flavours and many here have strong personalities. Matcha is new to the city, but we accepted it with our love and passion, like we do with other things.
Matcha Maya: Where can you get the best matcha in Naples?
Antonio: You should go to GLDN Hour Coffee. This is a popular place in the area. They serve great matcha and fresh pastries that change with the season. Many people suggest you try their Guava Mama Matcha. There is also SENDO DE CAFE. It is a small Japanese café. You can get a tasty matcha latte and bubble tea there.
Matcha Maya: What about more local spots?
Antonio: Acopio Coffee is also a great spot. The matcha there is really good. There is a growing matcha scene in Naples, and you can find it in many new and surprising places.
Matcha Maya: A simple question is: how can you get from Naples International Airport (NAP) to Via Toledo? This is the main shopping street in Naples. Many people go there to have a matcha drink or try some matcha cakes.
Antonio: Naples Airport is about 6 km from the city center. The best way to get to the city is to use the Alibus shuttle. It runs from the airport to Napoli Centrale station and takes about 20 minutes. From the station, you can walk or take the metro on line L1 to Toledo station. A taxi ride costs close to €20 and takes about 15–20 minutes. When you get to Via Toledo, you will see many cafĂ©s.
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Plan your trip: Naples Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: pizza (pizza), Vesuvio (volcano), lungomare (seafront), centro storico (historic centre), sfogliatella (pastry)
POST 4: TURIN
đ” Turin: The Chocolate City Sips Matcha – Where to Find the Best Green Tea in Italy's Royal Capital!
Tags: #TurinMatcha #MatchaItaly #TurinCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Turin, the royal capital of Italy. I am in Piazza Castello, and the place is filled with the city's Baroque buildings. You can also see the Alps far away. I am here with Elena Ferrari. She lives here and loves chocolate.
Elena: Maya, welcome to Turin! This is a city known for style and good taste. People here love chocolate, but matcha has also become very special to us.
Matcha Maya: Where can we get the best matcha in Turin?
Elena: You need to go to THE TEA. This is a lovely tea and coffee place, and they have more than 200 kinds of teas. Their matcha cappuccino tastes so good. There is also Kintsugi tea&cakes. It's a small matcha shop, and the people here know a lot about tea and their powders. The matcha here is real and made in a great way.
Matcha Maya: What about more modern spots?
Elena: Quinoa CafÚ & Pastry LAB is a café owned by Chinese people. You will find students and people who love matcha here. They get along and enjoy the place. They have good matcha and you should try their brioche pistachio. If you want a calm place, Grabbie is nice. They make a great matcha latte.
Matcha Maya: A good question is, how do you get from Turin Airport (TRN) to Via Roma? This street is where you can shop and buy matcha drinks or cakes.
Elena: Turin Airport is around 16 km away from the centre of the city. The quickest way to get there is to take the shuttle bus from the airport to Torino Porta Nuova station. It will take about 30 minutes. When you get there, Via Roma is close, and you can walk. A taxi ride costs about €35, and it can take near 25 minutes. When you are on Via Roma, you will see a lot of cafĂ©s.
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Plan your trip: Turin Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: Mole Antonelliana (a tall building), Po (river), cioccolato (chocolate), Barocco (Baroque), Alpi (Alps)
POST 5: PALERMO
đ” Palermo: The Sicilian Gem Sips Matcha – Try Green Tea on the Mediterranean's Largest Island!
Tags: #PalermoMatcha #MatchaItaly #PalermoCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Palermo, the busy capital of Sicily! I am in the lively center of the city, where you can feel many cultures all around. This mix is what makes this island so special. With me is Marco Santoro, who is a local guide and loves food.
Marco: Maya, it's good to have you in Palermo! The city is full of sun and the sea, and there is a lot of tasty food here. Matcha is here now too. We have made it special with our own Sicilian way.
Matcha Maya: Where is the best place to get matcha in Palermo?
Marco: You need to go to Vera Coffice Break. It is a nice place with good coffee and matcha. The matcha latte has a great flavor and is worth the money. Latte & Specialty is another spot. They have a matcha latte for €4.50.
Matcha Maya: What about more unique experiences?
Marco: Fuwa - Japanese soufflĂš & cafĂ© has a matcha caffĂš latte. It costs €4.50. If you want something special, you can go to Casatsuji. This is a lovely Japanese pastry shop inside a courtyard.
Matcha Maya: Here is a simple question: how can people get to Via Roma from Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO)? This is the main shopping street where tourists often go, and it is a good spot to buy matcha drinks or cakes.
Marco: Falcone Borsellino Airport is about 35 km from Palermo. The best way to get to Palermo is to take the shuttle bus. The bus leaves from the airport and goes to Palermo Centrale station. The trip takes about 50 minutes. When you get to the station, you can walk to Via Roma. A taxi costs about €40. The taxi trip takes around 40 minutes. When you are on Via Roma, you will see a lot of cafĂ©s.
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Plan your trip: Palermo Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: Sicilia (Sicily), Mediterraneo (Mediterranean), Mondello (beach), cannoli (pastry), mercato (market)
POST 6: GENOA
đ” Genoa: The Old Port City Enjoys Matcha – Find Green Tea in Italy's Port City!
Tags: #GenoaMatcha #MatchaItaly #GenoaCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Genoa. This place is a famous sea city with a port that has been here for a long time. I am walking in the Caruggi. These are small streets in the old part of the city. Here, you feel the city's special feel all around you. With me is Sofia Brignole. She is from here and loves the sea.
Sofia: Maya, welcome to Genoa! The people in this city love the sea and travel. A lot of new tastes came here from far away places. We have always liked to try new foods and ideas from others.
Matcha Maya: Where do you get the best matcha in Genoa?
Sofia: You should go to CaffĂš Pascucci Bio. The hot and cold matcha chai there has its own taste, and you might want to try it. Another place is Il Coffee Shop di Genova. They focus on organic matcha and have good tea tools. They put a lot into how they get their matcha ready.
Matcha Maya: What about more local spots?
Sofia: Cafhein is an Italian café bar. The place has vegan food and uses plant milk for matcha lattes. You should also look for Tazze Pazze. It is a new café in the middle of the city. The place is now part of the growing coffee places in Genoa.
Matcha Maya: A simple question: how do you get from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Via XX Settembre, the main street for shopping where people can buy matcha drinks or cakes?
Sofia: Genoa Airport is about 6 km away from the center of the city. The fastest way to get there is to take the Volabus shuttle that goes from the airport to Genova Brignole station. This ride takes about 30 minutes. After you get off, you can walk to Via XX Settembre in a short time. A taxi will be about €20, and the trip will take around 15 to 20 minutes. When you reach Via XX Settembre, you will see many cafĂ©s.
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Plan your trip: Genoa Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: Caruggi (alleyways), porto (port), lanterna (lighthouse), pesto (sauce), costa (coast)
POST 7: BOLOGNA
đ” Bologna: The Food Capital Sips Matcha – Find Green Tea in Italy's Food Heart!
Tags: #BolognaMatcha #MatchaItaly #BolognaCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Bologna, which is known as the food capital of Italy. I am in the old part of the city. There are many of the city's well-known walkways around me. You can feel the smell of fresh pasta and ragu in the air. Matteo Neri is here with me. He is someone who cooks and writes about food.
Matteo: Maya, welcome to Bologna! We care a lot about food and drink here. Matcha is now a nice part of what we eat and drink in Bologna.
Matcha Maya: Where can we get the best matcha in Bologna?
Matteo: You should go to Fram CafĂš. This place has been in Bologna since 2003. They make a great matcha latte. Another good place is UNO Caffe Olistico. They give you a matcha latte with almond milk. People say it is very good.
Matcha Maya: What about more creative spots?
Matteo: Mood24 is a clean and simple café. You can get matcha and chai lattes there. If you want to try something new, check out Alessandro Cesari's gelato al matcha. It is a hidden gem in the middle of Bologna.
Matcha Maya: Here is a practical question. How do you get from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Via dell'Indipendenza? This street is the main place for shopping in Bologna. A lot of people, including tourists, can buy matcha drinks or cakes here.
Matteo: Bologna Airport is about 6 km from the city centre. The easiest way to get there is to take the Aerobus shuttle from the airport to Bologna Centrale station. This trip takes about 20 minutes. After you get to the station, it's a short walk to Via dell'Indipendenza. A taxi ride will cost about €20 and can take 15 to 20 minutes. When you get to Via dell'Indipendenza, you will see many cafĂ©s.
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Plan your trip: Bologna Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: portico (a covered walkway), ragĂč (meat sauce), tortellini (pasta), Due Torri (Two Towers), mercato (market)
POST 8: FLORENCE
đ” Florence: The Home of the Renaissance Sips Matcha – Find Green Tea Among Great Art!
Tags: #FlorenceMatcha #MatchaItaly #FlorenceCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Florence, the city where so much art and history began. This is also one of the most beautiful places in the world. I am on the Ponte Vecchio right now. There is art all around me, and each place has a story. I am here with Francesca Medici. She is from here, knows a lot about art, and she loves coffee too.
Francesca: Maya, welcome to Florence! It’s a city full of beauty and great food. People here say matcha is a cool way to relax when you want a break from seeing all the art and old buildings.
Matcha Maya: Where can I go to get the best matcha in Florence?
Francesca says you should go to Shake Café. The mint matcha and green smoothie there are both really good. Their iced matcha is also loved by many people in town. You can also try San Tea House. They have a tasty matcha and passion fruit tea that many like.
Matcha Maya: What about more modern spots?
Francesca: Rivarno Café serves a really good, unsweetened matcha latte. And machi machi near the station has great matcha drinks. You can pick how sweet you want it. Their matcha mousse fragola is something you should try.
Matcha Maya: A simple question is, how can you get from Florence Airport (FLR) to Via de' Tornabuoni? This street is the main place for shopping. Many tourists go there to buy matcha drinks or cakes.
Francesca: Florence Airport is close to the city centre, about 4 km away. The best way to get to the city is to take the tram (line T2). You can get on at the airport. It will take about 20 minutes to reach the city centre. From there, it is just a short walk to Via de’ Tornabuoni. A taxi will cost about €20. The drive is about 15 minutes. When you get to Via de’ Tornabuoni, there are many cafĂ©s there to visit.
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Plan your trip: Florence Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: Rinascimento (a time of new art and thinking), Duomo (cathedral), ponte (bridge), Uffizi (museum), giardino (garden)
POST 9: BARI
đ” Bari: The Gateway to the East Sips Matcha – Find Green Tea in Puglia's Capital!
Tags: #BariMatcha #MatchaItaly #BariCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Bari, the busy heart of Puglia! I am here in the old part of Bari, called Bari Vecchia. The place is full of the city's rich Mediterranean feel. I am with Giuseppe De Luca, who is a local guide and loves food.
Giuseppe: Maya, I want to welcome you to Bari! This place is full of the sea and old ways. Matcha is new here and a lot of people want it. Our cafés now have matcha everywhere.
Matcha Maya: Where do you think we can get the best matcha in Bari?
Giuseppe: You should go to MOMI | Hagakure Poke & Matcha Bar. It is a great place that has many new matcha drinks. Another good place is Fuwa - Japanese soufflÚ & café. They make a nice matcha caffÚ latte. Also, you can find colorful matcha drinks and classic Italian espresso at Tiffany CaffÚ.
Matcha Maya: It looks like Bari is fully into the matcha trend now!
Giuseppe: Yes! The matcha here is really creative and tastes great. From Fuwa to Momi, you can get good drinks and food.
Matcha Maya: A simple question: how can I get from Bari Karol WojtyĆa Airport (BRI) to Via Sparano, the main shopping street where people go to buy matcha drinks or cakes?
Giuseppe: Bari Airport is close to the city centre. It is about 8 km away. The best way to get to the city is to take the shuttle bus. The bus goes from the airport to Bari Centrale station. It takes about 20 minutes. When you get to Bari Centrale, you can walk to Via Sparano. It is not far. If you want, you can get a taxi too. A taxi costs about €20. A taxi ride should take 15 to 20 minutes. When you get to Via Sparano, you will see many cafĂ©s.
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Plan your trip: Bari Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: Puglia (region), Mediterraneo (Mediterranean), olio d'oliva (olive oil), Bari Vecchia (old town), mare (sea)
POST 10: CATANIA
đ” Catania: The City at the Foot of Etna Sips Matcha – Green Tea in Sicily's Baroque Jewel!
Tags: #CataniaMatcha #MatchaItaly #CataniaCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Catania, the lovely city that sits at the bottom of Mount Etna! I am here at the beautiful Piazza del Duomo. Around me, I can see the city's one-of-a-kind Baroque buildings and feel the volcano close by. With me is Valeria Romano, who is from here and loves nature.
Valeria: Maya, welcome to Catania! Our city is full of fire and beauty. Matcha is here now, and we are happy to have it. In Catania, we welcome it with our strong Sicilian passion.
Matcha Maya: Where can we get the best matcha in Catania?
Valeria: You should go to Agatha CafĂš Cosy Bakery. They have matcha and the place looks new and fresh. If you want a cold drink, check out Costa CaffĂš for their iced matcha latte. There is also Mister Bubble tea, where you can try matcha and coffee drinks in a different way.
Matcha Maya: Catania's matcha scene looks lively!
Valeria: Yes, it is! The city is known for strong tastes. Matcha is now enjoyed here with the well-known granita and espresso.
Matcha Maya: A good question that many people ask is how to get from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Via Etnea. Via Etnea is the main shopping street in the city. There, you can find matcha drinks or cakes and other good things to buy.
Valeria: Catania Airport is about 5 km away from the city centre. The quickest way is to take the shuttle bus from the airport to Catania Centrale station. This trip takes about 15 minutes. After you get there, you can walk for a short time to reach Via Etnea. A taxi ride will cost around €15 and it will take about 10 or 15 minutes. When you are on Via Etnea, you will see many cafĂ©s.
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Plan your trip: Catania Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: Etna (volcano), Barocco (Baroque), pesce (fish), granita (frozen dessert), costa (coast)
POST 11: VERONA
đ” Verona: The City of Romeo and Juliet Sips Matcha – Try Green Tea in Italy's Most Romantic City!
Tags: #VeronaMatcha #MatchaItaly #VeronaCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Verona, the city known for love and romance! I am standing in the pretty Piazza delle Erbe. There is old charm in this part of the city. I am here with Alessia Montanari, who is a local guide and also someone who loves romance.
Alessia: Maya, welcome to Verona! This city is full of passion and beauty. Matcha is a good drink if you want a romantic break.
Matcha Maya: Where can you get the best matcha in Verona?
Alessia: You should check out Macha CafĂš at CC Adigeo. They have many kinds of matcha drinks, like lattes and matcha mocktails. The place looks good, and you can take nice photos for Instagram. There is also Bubbling, which has very good bubble tea and matcha.
Matcha Maya: What about more local spots?
Alessia: If you want a good genmaicha matcha bio, you can get it at Yume Ramen. For a classic drink, Starbucks in Galleria Pellicciai has matcha lattes.
Matcha Maya: A simple question. How do you get from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Via Mazzini, where tourists can buy matcha drinks or cake?
Alessia: Verona Airport is the about 12 km away from the city centre. The best way to get there is to take the shuttle bus from the airport to Verona Porta Nuova station. It takes about 20 minutes to get there. From that station, Via Mazzini is a short walk. A taxi will cost around €25 and that will also take about 20 minutes. Once you are on Via Mazzini, you will see a lot of cafĂ©s.
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Plan your trip: Verona Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: Arena (amphitheatre), Romeo e Giulietta (Romeo and Juliet), Adige (river), balcone (balcony), amore (love)
POST 12: VENICE
đ” Venice: The City of Canals Sips Matcha – Find Green Tea Among the Floating City's Bridges!
Tags: #VeniceMatcha #MatchaItaly #VeniceCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Venice, the beautiful city that seems to float on water! Right now, I am on the famous Rialto Bridge. I can see the shining canals and feel the old city around me. With me is Matteo Bellini, who lives here. He drives a gondola and also loves coffee.
Matteo: Maya, hello and welcome to Venice! Our city is full of water and things that feel almost like magic. Matcha is now served in many of our lovely coffee shops.
Matcha Maya: Where can you get the best matcha in Venice?
Matteo: Venice is known for its old cafés, like CaffÚ Florian (open since 1720). The matcha trend is just starting here now. You can find some coffee shops that have matcha, along with the classic Italian coffee.
Matcha Maya: A practical question. How do you get from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Merceria, the main shopping street where tourists can buy matcha drinks or cakes?
Matteo: Venice Marco Polo Airport is not on the island. The best way to get to San Marco–Rialto is to take the Alilaguna water bus. It takes about an hour. You can also take a shuttle bus that goes to Piazzale Roma. From there, walk over to Merceria. A water taxi is faster, and costs about €100. It should get you there in about 30 minutes. When you reach Merceria, there are many cafĂ©s where you can get a drink or something to eat.
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Plan your trip: Venice Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: canale (canal), gondola (boat), Ponte di Rialto (bridge), acqua alta (high water), maschera (mask)
POST 13: MESSINA
đ” Messina: The City in the Strait Enjoys Matcha – Try Green Tea on the Toe of Italy's Boot!
Tags: #MessinaMatcha #MatchaItaly #MessinaCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Messina, the lovely city by the Strait of Messina! I am in the centre of the old city. It is full of its own charm and has some views across the water that are really nice. I am joined by Claudio Foti, who is a guide from this place and loves the sea.
Claudio: Maya, hello and welcome to Messina! This city is full of water and stories. Matcha is new here, but people are happy to have it in the cafés now.
Matcha Maya: Where can I get the best matcha in Messina?
Claudio: Some of the top places for matcha in Messina are Love's Sushi Bar, Le Roi Emotional Drink, and Mar Belli. You can get good matcha at spots like Via Garibaldi and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
Matcha Maya: A common question is how to get from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Corso Garibaldi. This is the main street for shopping and is where tourists can buy matcha drinks or cakes.
Claudio: Reggio Calabria Airport is almost 30 km away from Messina. The simplest way to get there is to take the train from Reggio Calabria to Messina Centrale. The train ride takes about 30 minutes. After you arrive, Corso Garibaldi is not far. A taxi costs about €40 and will take close to 40 minutes. When you are on Corso Garibaldi, there are many cafĂ©s for you to enjoy.
Get more matcha stories: Venice's Matcha Scene | Catania's Matcha Scene | Kolkata's Matcha Story
Plan your trip: Messina Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: Stretto (Strait), Sicilia (Sicily), Calabria (region), mare (sea), pesce (fish)
POST 14: PADUA
đ” Padua: The City of Saint Anthony Sips Matcha – Try Green Tea in Italy's University Heart!
Tags: #PaduaMatcha #MatchaItaly #PaduaCafes
Matcha Maya: Hi from Padua. This city is where Saint Anthony lived, and it is also known as one of Italy’s oldest places for learning. I am at the Prato della Valle, which is one of the biggest squares in Europe. With me is Lucia Bordin. She is a student here who likes to visit cafes.
Lucia: Maya, hello and welcome to Padua! The city is full of learning and young people. Matcha is a great drink here for all the students and people who study.
Matcha Maya: Where can I get the best matcha in Padua?
Lucia: You should go to Steampower in Piazza delle Erbe. They have Matcha Golden Milk and Matcha Lotus Latte. The Coffee Box also has tasty matcha and good WiFi. Goppion Caffetteria is a nice café. You get great coffee and matcha there.
Matcha Maya: Padua's matcha scene looks good for students!
Lucia: Yes! There are many non-dairy milk choices, and it feel like a place where students go.
Matcha Maya: Here is a question that is helpful. How do I get from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Via VIII Febbraio? This street is the main shopping place with shops where people can buy matcha drinks or cakes.
Lucia: Venice Marco Polo Airport is around 40 km away from Padua. The easiest way to get there is to use the shuttle bus from the airport to Padua station. The ride will take about 50 minutes. After that, Via VIII Febbraio is close and you can walk to it. A taxi may cost about €60 and take 40 minutes. When you reach Via VIII Febbraio, there are lots of cafĂ©s for you to enjoy.
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Plan your trip: Padua Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: Prato della Valle (square), Sant'Antonio (saint), universitĂ (university), portico (a walkway with columns), bottega (shop)
POST 15: BRESCIA
đ” Brescia: The City of Weapons Sips Matcha – Check Out Green Tea in Italy's Industrial Heart!
Tags: #BresciaMatcha #MatchaItaly #BresciaCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Brescia, the city known for weapons and history! I am in the pretty Piazza della Loggia. This place has small streets and sits between old city walls. The area is full of nice old buildings. Roberta Ghidini is here with me. She is a guide and loves history.
Roberta: Maya, welcome to Brescia! This is a city that has both strength and beauty. Right now, matcha is the new thing, and you can see it showing up in the cafés.
Matcha Maya: Where do you get the best matcha in Brescia?
Roberta: You should go to Eva's Coffee. They serve a great Matcha Cappuccino. If you want to try food from Japan, Ramen Bar Akira has matcha ice cream and Japanese sweets. For something different, Vaniglia Tea Shop has many kinds of teas, including matcha.
Matcha Maya: Brescia's matcha scene is growing!
Roberta: Yes! If you are close to Lake Garda, Honoré Desenzano has a tasty matcha latte.
Matcha Maya: A simple question: How can you get from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) to Corso Zanardelli, the main shopping street where people buy matcha drinks or cakes?
Roberta: Milan Bergamo Airport is around 50 km away from Brescia. The best way to get there is on the shuttle bus from the airport to Brescia station. This trip takes about 50 minutes. When you get there, Corso Zanardelli is close and you can walk to it. A taxi costs about €70 and will take roughly 50 minutes too. When you reach Corso Zanardelli, you will see many cafĂ©s.
Get more matcha stories: Padua's Matcha Scene | Milan's Matcha Scene | Hangzhou's Tea Traditions
Plan your trip: Brescia Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: Leonessa (lioness), Cidneo (hill), foro (a place for discussions), arte (art), industria (industry)
POST 16: PARMA
đ” Parma: The City of Prosciutto and Parmigiano Sips Matcha – Get to Know Green Tea in Italy’s Food Valley!
Tags: #ParmaMatcha #MatchaItaly #ParmaCafes
Matcha Maya: Hello from Parma, the center of Italy's Food Valley! I'm at the lovely Piazza del Duomo. I am here with Giulia Ferrari, who is a local chef and a food writer. This place is full of the city's history in food.
Giulia: Maya, hello and welcome to Parma! Our city is known for its wonderful food. Matcha is something new and interesting that is now part of what we eat here.
Matcha Maya: Where can I find the best matcha in Parma?
Giulia: You have to go to 12oz. They make good matcha frozen coffee. TcafÚ is another place you should see. It is a modern café and bar. You can see nice views from there. Bombé Farini is a bakery. You will find good coffee and matcha there.
Matcha Maya: A simple question: how can I get from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Via Giuseppe Mazzini, the main street for shopping where people like to buy matcha drinks or cakes?
Giulia: Bologna Airport is about 90 km away from Parma. The best way is to take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parma station. The trip takes about 60 minutes. After that, Via Giuseppe Mazzini is close and easy to walk to. A taxi will cost around €120. It will take about 80 minutes. When you get to Via Giuseppe Mazzini, you will see many cafĂ©s.
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Plan your trip: Parma Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: Parmigiano (cheese), prosciutto (ham), Food Valley (region), duomo (cathedral), teatro (theatre)
POST 17: TRIESTE
đ” Trieste: The Coffee Capital Sips Matcha – Taste Green Tea in Italy's Most Caffeinated City!
Tags: #TriesteMatcha #MatchaItaly #TriesteCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Trieste, the well-known coffee capital of Italy! I'm here in the beautiful Piazza UnitĂ d'Italia. The city has Austro-Hungarian style all around that stands out from others. With me here is Marco Saba, who guides people and knows a lot about coffee.
Marco: Maya, welcome to Trieste! This city loves coffee. From the old CaffÚ San Marco, which started in 1914, to the new modern cafés, coffee is part of us. Now, matcha is part of this too.
Matcha Maya: Where can we get the best matcha in Trieste?
Marco: You need to go to Little Cafes X Matcha Republic. They get their matcha from Uji in Japan. Their coffee beans come from Trieste. Another nice place is Fornaio Mapo - Fusion Bakery. They make tasty matcha cookies.
Matcha Maya: A real question is, how do you get from Trieste Airport (TRS) to Corso Italia? Corso Italia is the main shopping street. It is where people can buy matcha drinks or cakes.
Marco: Trieste Airport is around 35 km away from the city centre. You can take the shuttle bus from the airport to Trieste Centrale station. It takes about 40 minutes to get there. From the station, Corso Italia is close and you can walk. A taxi costs about €50. It also takes about 40 minutes. When you reach Corso Italia, the street is full of cafĂ©s.
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Plan your trip: Trieste Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: caffĂš (coffee), porto (port), Austria (neighbor), Bora (wind), liberty (Art Nouveau)
POST 18: PRATO
đ” Prato: The Tuscan Industrial City Sips Matcha – Try Green Tea in Italy's Textile Capital!
Tags: #PratoMatcha #MatchaItaly #PratoCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Prato, the heart of the textile industry in Tuscany! I am in the old centre of the city. There, you can feel the mix of old ways and new styles all around. With me is Simone Vannucci, who is from here. He is a designer and also likes coffee.
Simone: Maya, welcome to Prato! The city has a lot of creative people and many businesses. Matcha is new here and you can find it in our cafés.
Matcha Maya: Where is the best place in Prato to get matcha?
Simone: You should go to Pascucci CaffĂš. They serve a good matcha latte. Also, watch for the new machi machi store on Via Antonio Marini. If you want a place that is a bit more stylish, go to Atelier Prato in Milan. It is a top spot for matcha and flowers. We hope that Prato will get its own place like this soon!
Matcha Maya: A simple question: how do you get from Florence Airport (FLR) to Via dell’Accademia, the main street where people can buy matcha drinks or cakes?
Simone: Florence Airport is close, about 15 km from Prato. The best way is to get the tram (line T2) from the airport to Florence. After that, you can take the train to Prato Centrale. The whole trip takes about 40 minutes. From Prato Centrale, Via dell'Accademia is not far, you can walk there in a short time. A taxi costs around €30 and will get you to Prato in about 25 minutes. When you reach Via dell’Accademia, you will see many cafĂ©s.
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Plan your trip: Prato Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: tessile (textile), Duomo (cathedral), arte (art), industria (industry), Toscana (Tuscany)
POST 19: TARANTO
đ” Taranto: The Ancient Greek City Sips Matcha – Find Green Tea in Puglia's Historic Port!
Tags: #TarantoMatcha #MatchaItaly #TarantoCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Taranto, the old city that goes way back to the time of Magna Graecia! I am in Borgo Antico, a lovely area that is full of Greek history and offers amazing sea views. I am here today with Domenico Marchese, who knows a lot about the city’s past and loves the sea.
Domenico: Maya, welcome to Taranto! The city has a long history and a strong life near the sea. Matcha is new here, but people are happy to have it in our lively café scene.
Matcha Maya: Where can you get the best matcha in Taranto?
Domenico: You have to go to Il Caffettiere Errante. They make a really good Matcha Latte with real matcha. This coffee truck at the furthest east point of Italy is a true gem.
Matcha Maya: A question people ask often is this: how to get from Bari Karol WojtyĆa Airport (BRI) to Corso Umberto I? This street is where people who visit can buy matcha drinks or cakes.
Domenico: Bari Airport is about 100 km from Taranto. The easiest way to get there is to take the train from Bari Centrale to Taranto station. The trip takes about 90 minutes. After you arrive, it is just a short walk to Corso Umberto I. A taxi will cost you around €130 and the ride takes about 80 minutes. When you reach Corso Umberto I, you will see many cafĂ©s.
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Plan your trip: Taranto Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: Magna Grecia (ancient Greece), mar Ionio (Ionian Sea), castello (castle), pesce (fish), Puglia (region)
POST 20: MODENA
đ” Modena: The City of Balsamic Vinegar Sips Matcha – Try Green Tea in Italy's Food Gem!
Tags: #ModenaMatcha #MatchaItaly #ModenaCafes
Matcha Maya: Buongiorno from Modena, the city known for balsamic vinegar and Ferrari! I'm in the lovely Piazza Grande, with the city's UNESCO-listed history all around me. Joining me is Marco Pedroni, who is from Modena. He knows a lot about food and is an expert on balsamic vinegar.
Marco: Maya, welcome to Modena! We are a city known for great food. Matcha is the new trend that is now coming to our old city center.
Matcha Maya: Where is the best place to get matcha in Modena?
Marco: You need to go to Botanico, a new café close to the Duomo. They have good coffee, matcha, and chai latte. Another great place is Cipollina Mercato. They offer nice matcha desserts, like matcha red bean daifuku. Mon CafÚ is also near the Duomo. It is one of the most popular cafés in Modena.
Matcha Maya: It looks like Modena is really enjoying matcha. The city is showing the same strong love for food that it always does!
Marco: That's right. We care a lot about our food and drink, even when it comes to the matcha.
Matcha Maya: A simple question is this: How can you get from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Via Emilia, which is the main street for shopping where people can buy matcha drinks or cakes?
Marco: Bologna Airport is about 40 km from Modena. The best way to get there is to take the shuttle bus from the airport to Bologna Centrale. After that, take the train to Modena. The whole trip takes about 50 minutes. From the station, it is a short walk to Via Emilia. A taxi will cost around €70 and will take about 40 minutes. When you get to Via Emilia, you will find many cafĂ©s.
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Plan your trip: Modena Tourism – Official Guide
Local Keywords: aceto balsamico (balsamic vinegar), Ferrari (car), Duomo (cathedral), Emilia-Romagna (region), gastronomia (Italian food and cooking)
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