Matcha and espresso pop-up Gotcha Matcha reopens in a new South End location

What’s happening: Gotcha Matcha, the popular matcha pop-up previously inside The Coterie Concept, is now open inside Tabbris, a co-working spot in South End.

• Hicklen tells us that the new location isn't a permanent spot, but plans to stay indefinitely until he can find a permanent shop.

Zoom out: South End is one of the hottest neighborhoods in Charlotte, attracting shiny new towers and high-profile tenants. But it's also priced out small businesses like Central Coffee and Mr. K's.

What to expect: Expect nearly two dozen beverage options, like the "Gotcha Matcha" latte ($7.25), and "To The Yams" with ube, which is a purple sweet potato ($7.50).

• Hicklen recently added new menu items including a Thai tea section with options like the "Dirty Thai," Thai tea with an added shot of espresso ($7.50), and hojicha, a Japanese green tea with a nutty flavor.
• The espresso menu includes classics like a cappuccino ($5.50), latte ($6.50), cold brew ($5.50) and half a dozen other drinks. Milk options include oat, soy, almond, macadamia and coconut.

• Pastries include pandan (think vanilla flavor) and ube cinnamon rolls ($8 each) and new sweets like ube and pandan cheese danishes ($4.50) and an ube crumble cookie ($6).

Stop by: Gotcha Matcha is located at 1300 South Blvd.

• It's open Monday-Friday 7:30am-7pm and Sunday 10am-7pm. Closed Saturday.

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Sept. 14, 2023 and updated on Mar. 19, 2024 to reflect the new location inside Tabbris.