But I'd had Tombo on my radar as an apparently Japanese place serving proper, Asian-style green tea drinks and desserts. So when I found myself near South Kensington recently, and with a little cash to throw around, I went in!
What I had:
An iced matcha latte.
The price: GBP3.85 / S$6.53
The size: average
The verdict:
Passable. And probably better than many matcha lattes I've tried here (the UK standard in general is very poor!) This was a proper matcha latte - using cow's milk and normal matcha. And I made sure to ask for it to be sweet, and check the milk etc in advance, to avoid any horror shows like the Pret a Manger disaster.
But the milk was still regular stuff poured from a supermarket carton. (Whereas good, and cheaper, matcha houses in Asia test and source different milks to get the best possible experience for customers.) It took about 60 seconds to make - which was good as I didn't need to wait, but somehow felt a bit disappointing for the near £4 fee! Just the right amount of ice added. And the flavour was creamy, and with a little bit of strength. (I'm used to more strength, but hey!) Overall, it was recognisable as matcha, and I might go back if absolutely craving a green tea latte. But there was way too little bang for my bucks for it to be a regular - even if a Tombo was nearby.
Service was also pleasant. But in Singapore, for example, this drink would be considered mediocre and beyond over-priced. Perhaps that is as good as it gets in the UK?
Tombo: https://www.tombocafe.com/
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