La Maison Bleue brings artful matcha drinks to new Carrollton cafe

A little cafe with a formidable fandom acquired during a six-year stint in Fairview is opening in Carrollton: La Maison Bleue, known for its Japanese teas, matcha drinks, and artful presentations, is preparing to open at 2700 Old Denton Rd., Ste. 112, in a mixed-use development with The View Carrollton condominiums.

Co-owner Jay Cho says he has not set the opening date but is “aiming to start a soft opening phase” in a week or two. At the moment, he's watching contractors coming in and out of the building, he says, and they're working hard — as are he and founder Anna Cho — to prepare the place for guests.

La Maison Bleue is primarily a beverage shop, but its drinks are often more like desserts or works of art. For example, a colorful layered azuki red bean matcha zenzai, topped with toasted mochi dango, looks and tastes like a bespoke creation by Anna, made with all-natural and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

Her concoctions are almost too lovely to drink. Another standout that looks as good as it tastes is her Kuro Mitsu Hojicha with Japanese black sugar, matcha or roasted hojicha, and Le Maison’s signature cream.

The menu also includes: