This is the Earl Grey Strawberry Matcha from Kuki Soft Serve & Cookies ($11.00).

The beverage presented in clear layers: a vivid strawberry base, a white milk layer graduating into tan Earl Grey tea, and finished with a thick cap of whisked matcha foam.

When well mixed, the Earl Grey emerged first, bringing a gentle citrusy, fruity depth that is often absent in standard strawberry–matcha combinations. It recalled the rounded black tea character of the uva base used in Kirin Gogo no Kōcha milk tea. The strawberry contributed a restrained berry sweetness and light texture from the seeds, complementing rather than dominating the tea. The matcha foam, whipped with oat milk, was smooth and creamy, adding a subtle nuttiness that softened the matcha’s vegetal edge while enhancing its umami. Sweetness remained well controlled throughout.

Overall, the inclusion of Earl Grey meaningfully distinguished this from other strawberry matcha drinks, adding depth and balance that made it worth seeking out.

This Earl Grey Strawberry Matcha was purchased from Kuki Soft Serve & Cookies in Sydney, Australia in January 2026.