Matcha Republic X Little Cafes 抹茶共和國 (Inside 99 Ranch Market) — Restaurant in Carrollton

From the creators of Coconut Paradise comes a comfy Matcha focused store. Of course, being related, Matcha Republic has great drinks at a similar price point that would perfectly fit in with Coconut Paradise's extensive list of drinks. Matcha quality is superb, surpassing that of any other Matcha based drink I've had in any other tea store. We ordered the Matcha Yuzu Fizz, Signature Latte (extra strength), and the Fresh Blueberry Latte, and all drinks were good. At half sweetness, the Matcha flavor is a lot more bold, and it can catch you off guard if you're expecting a sweeter drink like with the Yuzu Fizz. That said, the fresh blueberry stood out as being at a perfect sweetness to my taste, and so be prepared to adjust the sugar level depending on the drink. Further, the Yuzu Fizz seemed to lack the expeted bubbliness, which came as a little bit of a disappointment. One thing to expect is a decent wait as you order, especially as each drink Matcha drink is hand whisked with a traditional bamboo whisk in ceramic cup, which is a nice selling point, but I can see this becoming a long wait with multiple orders and more customers. I suspect upon future visits as staff become more refined at their craft that this will be less of an issue, but all things combined, this gives Matcha Republic by Coconut Paradise a 4.5 star rating, trending closer...

I was a bit disappointed with the matcha I received from Matcha Repulic. I was really looking forward to enjoying a strong, rich matcha flavor, but unfortunately, it tasted more like milk than matcha. The balance was definitely off — the milk completely overpowered the earthy, vibrant notes that I typically expect from a good matcha drink. It almost felt like I ordered a cup of cold milk with just a hint of green tea, rather than a proper matcha latte.

I understand that everyone prepares matcha a bit differently, and some places may aim for a more mellow taste. However, for those of us who truly appreciate the unique, slightly bitter flavor of real matcha, this just didn’t hit the mark. I was hoping for a drink that would be smooth, flavorful, and energizing — instead, it fell flat and lacked that signature matcha punch.

I still appreciate the effort, and I know this might just have been a one-off experience, but I wanted to share my honest feedback. I really hope future drinks from Matcha Repulic can have a more balanced ratio, allowing the matcha itself to shine the...

Have you tried Matcha Republic yet? It’s this awesome new matcha café by @littlecafesdallas inside @99ranchmarket in Carrollton, TX. I swung by the other day to see what all the buzz was about—plus, I’ve been totally obsessed with matcha all summer long!

Let me just say, it was amazing! I went for the Sakura Rose Matcha latte, and the barista described it as a light rose flavor with hints of strawberry and other berries—fruity, a little sweet, and super refreshing. The best part? It had cute little rose petals sprinkled on top!

After treating myself, I did a little shopping at @99ranchmarket. Seriously, this place is a treasure trove of every Asian snack and goodie you can dream of. Definitely...