Whether you were obsessed with Blank Street’s iced blueberry matcha drink this summer or this is the first time you’re hearing about it, the Blank Street Blueberry Matcha candle is a real treat.
The cult coffee shop sprouted up all over London in the past year with a new branch just opened in Manchester and more to follow soon in other corners of the UK. And it’s become an instant cult spot, known for its beautifully ombre blueberry matcha and signature pistachio latte. And with #blueberrymatcha going viral, attracting over 5 million views on TikTok, the cafe immortalised its drink by making it into the best scented candle possible.
Featuring the same ombre look with matcha green on top and light blueberry purple on the bottom enclosed in a clear glass jar, the £25 candle launched last Friday and is already sold out online. But if you’re after its delicious smell, then it’s still available in Blank Street’s London stores in Kings Road, Charlotte Street and Picadilly Gardens.
Plus, we searched high and low for some lovely alternatives to indulge in, whether you’re a matcha or a coffee lover.
Blank Street launches Blueberry Matcha candle
First put on the menu in March 2023, the iced blueberry matcha sent Blank Street’s customer base and TikTok alike into a frenzy with many trying to recreate its beauty and deliciousness at home as well.
That’s why a limited-edition Blank Street Blueberry Matcha scented candle, made in collaboration with London-based candle brand Earl of East, felt like a natural step.
‘The iced blueberry matcha has been our drink of the year at Blank Street – having gone viral for its beautiful ombre look and its famed unique taste, it’s developed a major cult following. Selling at one every minute since its launch this spring, it’s fast become one of our bestselling drinks on the menu,’ says Hashim Parvez, product specialist at Blank Street.
‘We’ve created the limited-edition candle as the perfect gift to immortalise the delectable scent and beautiful look of the drink, ensuring our matcha-mad followers will never be without their favourite Blueberry Matcha.’
So what does it smell of?
Made with vegetable wax, it starts sweet with notes of blueberry and vanilla, which are then balanced with the earthy and fresh matcha.
If you like the sound of that, you better be quick though as there are only 100 of these made. But if you snooze, you don’t necessarily lose. At least not on this occasion. As we’ve scoured the market to find you comparable matcha-based alternatives if you're craving this home fragrance.
Matcha candle alternatives
This matcha tea candle boasts a similar ombre effect as the Blank Street one with the addition of pretend tapioca pearls. If you (or someone you know) are a bubble tea lover, then this one's for you.
As the name suggests, this Japan-inspired candle sets out to create a sense of peace and calm with notes of bergamot, orange blossom and matcha green tea.
This milky matcha variation of a candle blends earthy green tea notes with sweet vanilla, much like the Blank Street one, before adding soothing lavender, chamomile and cucumber.
Coffee candle alternatives
But if coffee has your heart rather than matcha, then why not make your home smell like your favourite cafe with these delicious coffee-based scents.
Similarly to Blank Street, Grind is a London-based brand of coffee which has also captured its signature house blend in a scented candle. The coffee-smelling candle also lets notes of chocolate and nuts come through, much like the coffee blend itself.
Inspired by a real cafe at the heart of a Spanish village that this brand calls home, the candle blends familiar notes of coffee, brandy, tobacco and leather.
If you're a fan of mocha or cappuccino, you'll love the Roasted Coffee candle by Wick Guru which combines the scent of coffee with hints of chocolate and cream.
Maybe you can even pair them with the yummy patisserie candle range from Aldi everyone’s gone crazy for.
Whether it's a gift or for yourself, now is the perfect time to snap up one of these delicious scent cafe candles.
