Merkado’s Matcha Market does it again on their fourth run, bringing together up and coming matcha brands for a day like no other at Frabelle Corporate Plaza in Salcedo, Makati.
Words Jin Hernandez
Photos courtesy of Merkado Market
November 9, 2026
Another matcha-filled weekend passed as Merkado Market’s Matcha Fest brought together a variety of matcha brands to choose from.
From October 24 to 25, matcha enthusiasts and curious first-timers alike got to try iterations of the beloved green tea beverage that are all welcoming to different preferences may it be a stronger tea blend or a more mellow mix.
Merkado did not stop with just matcha, bringing together local artisans and bites to choose from like soft semisweet cookies and appetizing burgers.
Matcha fix for different palates
Among the matcha brands featured in the market are Mochi Matcha, PM Matcha, Shiro Uchi Matcha, Hoi Cha!, Mairro, Soomcha Matcha, One Cup Matcha, and RAI Matcha. All of which had one thing in common which is bringing a twist to an otherwise classic drink.
Each merchant offers something different, may it be nostalgic Filipino creations like taho matcha or a classic spin of salty cream mochi matcha.
From Mairro’s Birthday Treat matcha to One Cup’s Earl Grey-infused matcha, Merkado ensures that everyone would enjoy a drink or two depending on their preference and if they are bold enough to step out of their comfort zones to try other unique blends.
Aside from the beloved green tea beverage, select coffees and hojicha are also available if one needs a palate cleanser in between matcha fixes.
Bites, wear, and everything in between
To accompany refreshing beverages, sweet treats and savory bites alike are available, may it be cookies, pudding, or a healthy amount of burger that breaks between matcha-tasting and cute finds.
Bags, accessories, and clothing can also be found, making the market fashionably-welcoming to elevate one’s style, expand their wardrobe, all while supporting local merchants.
A photobooth is also ever-present, becoming a staple in Merkado Market’s events that memorializes a day like no other may it be with loved ones or a treat to oneself.
Another Merkado staple is a crafty activity, bedazzling matcha cups for free with cute gems to choose from that can also be used for photobooth strips.
The fun does not end there, for a bingo with unique prompts can be filled, with completers’ cards gathered compiled for a draw to determine the winner that is announced at Merkado Market’s social media pages with prizes from participating vendors.
Merkado Market’s Matcha Fest yet again proves that a matcha market is more than its wide array of beverages, and in reality is a place where local brands alike can gather to make weekends unforgettable.
