Forest Tea Bar is one of the many matcha and hojicha spots in Berkeley that I had been wanting to try, so I finally stopped by and tried their hojicha latte. The interior felt super cozy and had a traditional feel, which definitely raised my expectations. Unfortunately, the service was a bit slow and I waited quite a while even though it was not very busy. When I finally got my drink, I was pretty disappointed. It did not taste as good as I had hoped, especially compared to other spots in the area. read more