🎵 La La Land Austin

I rarely find myself in downtown Austin—it’s a part of the city that usually feels just outside my rhythm 🏙️. But as a devoted matcha lover 🍵, I’d had La La Land bookmarked for months. It took a New Year’s trip into the city for fireworks 🎆 to finally bring me through its doors. We were staying close by, so I wandered over in that quiet, reflective haze that follows a night of celebration 🥂. Inside, the space felt bright and gently buzzing—a welcome contrast to the crisp morning outside. And yes, the matcha delivered ✅. It was smooth, deeply green, with that earthy whisper of bitterness that tells you it’s the real thing. I cupped it between my hands 🤲 and felt the year settle into its first calm moment. But then there was the “12345 box.” 📦 It arrived like a small monument to indulgence—layers of desserts piled with cheerful abundance. One bite of each would have been plenty; the whole box felt like a challenge meant for sharing. I caught myself smiling 😄, thinking, I really only needed the kids’ size. Sometimes more isn’t generous—it’s just a lot. Still, sitting there in the soft light ✨, watching Austin wake up outside the window, it felt like a fitting start. Sweet, a little excessive, and quietly joyful. Next time, I’ll bring a friend 👫. Or maybe I’ll just order the small, and let the matcha be the main character 🍵❤️. #AustinMatcha #LaLaLandAustin #SweetOverload #NewYearEats #QuietMorning