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id: 230c8c9a53
section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-11 08:36 CST
updated: 2026-11-11 08:36 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Long lines form for matcha drinks at Chicago shops

Demand for matcha drinks has surged in recent years, partly due to social media, with long lines at pop-ups and stores including Nichi, Match-A and Noble Fat.

Section: [Culture & Events](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: [Nichi](/chicago/wiki/nichi.md), [Match-A](/chicago/wiki/match-a.md), [Noble Fat](/chicago/wiki/noble-fat.md)

## Coverage

- [Block Club Chicago](https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/11/3-hour-waits-for-matcha-heres-the-tea-on-chicagos-obsession/), 2026-11-11 08:36 CST: 3-Hour Waits For Matcha? Here’s The Tea On Chicago’s Obsession

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.