Spilling Greens as Merkado's ‘The Matcha Market’ Elevates Local Culture

Events

Aug 18

Beyond the viral froth lies a curated celebration of homegrown craftsmanship, community, and culinary flair in Makati.

Words Bernadette Soriano
Art by Nicole Vinco
August 18, 2026

Be it the seasoned ceremonial-grade connoisseur or, by contrast, the casual devotee of a well-whisked iced latte’s vibrant, earthy allure, Merkado Market’s upcoming pop-up is poised to steal the weekend spotlight.

Come August 22–23, Frabelle Corporate Plaza in Salcedo Village, Makati, trades its usual retail rhythm for something considerably more intoxicating: The Matcha Market, where shopping gives way to a sensory free-for-all of whisked greens, curious finds, and unabashed indulgence.

*Photo from previous Merkado Market event*

Far from a run-of-the-mill bazaar, down comes the digital clout: Merkado Market folds Metro creators and media powerhouses into the pulse of community life, where online influence slips its screen-bound confines for a lively mix of finds, flavors, faces, and all the good kind of buzz.

Patrons can sip their way through artisanal brews from Matcha Move, Currently Whisking, or Daily Origin; from there, the trail winds into a curated miscellany of vintage thrifts, bespoke accessories, and vegan beauty finds, each discovery upping the stakes of what was supposed to be a casual browse.

By putting the spotlight squarely on Filipino entrepreneurs whose creations effortlessly rival international standards, the gathering hits the sweet spot between home-turf pride and cosmopolitan refinement.

Where an innocent bout of retail therapy can so readily spill over into spirited social leisure, the market draws disparate subcultures into a single, humming orbit—whether you arrive flushed from a morning run, make a beeline for the post-jog retail circuit, or simply turn up with a pet in tow.

And if such effortless convergence sounds like your kind of weekend, mark your calendars and bring your appetite, for what awaits is none other than Makati’s most beloved weekend haunt.