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What are the best places to get a matcha green tea latte around Washington DC?

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Peet's Matcha Green Tea Latte vs Maketto Matcha Latte vs Starbucks Green Tea Latte

 vs Teaism Iced Japanese Sweet Green Tea vs O Bread Bakery Matcha Latte vs Breeze Bakery Green Tea Latte vs Shilla Bakery Green Tea Latte

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 Can be ordered unsweetened

Otherwise, Peet's has similar sugar values to Starbucks (20~40 grams).
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 They use ceremonial grade matcha

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Con
 Minimal matcha flavor

The flavor is so watered down, the drink can taste like green dairy foam (especially the unsweetened version).
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 100% unsweetened matcha

Made using matcha powder from Japan, with no added sugar. Tastes legitimate.
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 Authentically whisked

Made using a traditional Japanese tea whisk for an authentic matcha texture.
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 Matcha separates from the milk

If you don't finish the drink within the next couple of minutes, the matcha green tea powder will separate and float on top of the milk. Unless you stir vigorously, the drink ends up tasting like milk.
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 Expensive

$6 + tax is a bit pricey for a cup of tea.
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 High availability

Stocked at every single Starbucks. Even if it's not displayed on the menu, they can make it for you.
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 Very sweet

Even if you ask for no syrup, the powder comes pre-sweetened with 24 grams of sugar for a tall, and 43 grams for a venti.
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 Reasonable price

$2.50 + tax is pretty cheap for a cup of tea.
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 Too sweet

Especially at the end if not mixed well.
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 Variety of types

Hot, iced, smoothie, w/tapioca bubbles.
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 Can't be unsweetened

Purists will still find it to be on the sweet side.
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 Multiple locations

6 around the DC metropolitan area.
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 Variety of types

Hot, iced, smoothie, w/tapioca bubbles.
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 Can't be unsweetened

Purists will still find it to be on the sweet side.
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