Where to Get Matcha in Clayton?

Make no mistake I am a coffee lover. Always have been. But over time, I’ve had to admit that coffee doesn’t always love me back. Matcha, on the other hand, has turned out to be a really good alternative. Smoother energy, less edge, and something I actually look forward to in a different way.

I don’t claim to be a matcha expert. I’m not weighing powder or debating ceremonial grades. This is simply how I’ve made matcha work for me in Rabun County.

If you’re looking for matcha in Clayton, there’s one place that really stands out: White Birch Inn. They make an excellent matcha, well balanced, thoughtfully prepared, and consistent. It’s the kind of place where quality clearly matters, and it shows in the cup. If you’re a warm-matcha person like I am, this is where you’ll feel most at home.

Beyond that?

You’ve got White Birch, which is genuinely great and Clayton’s only locally owned coffee shop.

There is a Starbucks inside Ingles that offers matcha, and it works in a pinch. But if quality is what you’re after, White Birch is the way to go. 

That’s part of the charm of a small mountain town. You don’t have endless options, but the good ones tend to be very good. And if matcha is part of your daily rhythm, here’s how to get down in Rabun County.