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KFC · Matcha
A Kwench by KFC beverage made with PerfectTed ceremonial grade matcha tea, vanilla syrup, strawberry puree, and shortcake crumb.
Every matcha menu item, by chain and by year
Which US restaurant chains put matcha on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
Key data
MenuLaunches has tracked 9 matcha menu launches across 6 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-10. The chains that use it most are KFC, 7 Brew Coffee, Starbucks, Dunkin'.
- Launches
- 9
- Chains
- 6
- Years covered
- 2026–2026
- Peak month
- 2026-10
Launches by month
When chains actually put this on the menu.
- 126-08
- 226-09
- 626-10
Who launched matcha first in 2026
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starbucks | Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha | August 26, 2026 |
| 2 | The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf | Goblin Iced Latte | September 14, 2026 |
| 3 | P.F. Chang's | Matcha Martini | September 16, 2026 |
| 4 | Dunkin' | Franki Matcha | October 1, 2026 |
| 5 | Starbucks | Iced Banana Bread Matcha Latte | October 9, 2026 |
| 6 | Dunkin' | Marshmallow Tiramisu Matcha | October 9, 2026 |
| 7 | Starbucks | Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha | October 9, 2026 |
| 8 | 7 Brew Coffee | Frankenchai Matcha Latte | October 14, 2026 |
| 9 | KFC | Matcha | October 14, 2026 |
All launches
Limited-time offer3 days left
7 Brew Coffee · Frankenchai Matcha Latte
A Pumpkin Chai Latte with Matcha made from a spiced chai base and choice of milk, mixed with pumpkin sauce and matcha, served in a limited-edition Frankenstein-themed cup while supplies last.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Starbucks · Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha
A matcha drink blending pumpkin spice flavors with matcha, finished with cream, served iced.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Dunkin' · Marshmallow Tiramisu Matcha
A matcha drink combining green tea with tiramisu-flavored syrup, topped with marshmallow-flavored cold foam and hot chocolate powder.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Starbucks · Iced Banana Bread Matcha Latte
A matcha latte blended with banana, cinnamon, and nutmeg flavors, available iced or hot.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Dunkin' · Franki Matcha
Sweetened matcha green tea blended with whole milk and vanilla flavor, topped with Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam.
Limited-time offer6 days left
P.F. Chang's · Matcha Martini
A cocktail blending RumChata, Yoshi Matcha Liqueur, cream of coconut, and cinnamon, part of the Autumn in Kyoto seasonal menu.
Seasonal3 days left
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf · Goblin Iced Latte
An iced latte that swaps espresso for matcha, turning it green, topped with cold foam and cookie crumbles.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Starbucks · Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha
Matcha, milk, and classic syrup, served over ice and topped with pumpkin spice cold foam and pumpkin pie spices.