A tiny matcha café in Katong that’s worth the detour

This Katong shoebox does one thing — matcha — and does it seriously. The iced matcha latte uses a ceremonial-grade powder whisked to order, so there’s none of that dusty bitterness you get from cheaper blends.

The matcha soft-serve is the move on a hot day; it’s grassy, creamy and not overly sweet. My matcha-sceptic friend finished mine and ordered her own.

Seating is limited to a handful of stools, so it’s more of a grab-and-go. The Peranakan-tiled corner outside makes for a lovely photo while you wait.