Around the World
Global Cafés
From austere tatami rooms in Kyoto to sleek counters in Brooklyn — these are the destinations every matcha devotee should visit.
Kyoto, Japan · Est. 1860
One of Uji's oldest and most iconic tea houses. Their takeaway matcha soft serve and parfaits draw queues stretching down Gion streets. Branches now span Asia.
Tokyo, Japan · 40+ locations
Japan's most popular modern matcha café chain. Known for matcha lattes, matcha parfaits and seasonal specials. A cultural institution that redefined casual matcha.
Kyoto, Japan
The architecturally minimalist café famous globally for coffee also serves ceremonial-grade matcha drinks in their Arashiyama and Higashiyama locations.
New York & Los Angeles
The pastel-pink cult café that made matcha Instagram-famous in the West. Coconut matcha lattes, ceremonial shots and seasonal specials in chic minimalist spaces.
Brooklyn, New York
New York's most respected matcha source. Founded by Zach Mangan, who spent years cultivating direct relationships with Japanese farmers. An education and experience in one.
New York, USA
One of the first dedicated matcha bars in the US, credited with igniting New York's matcha movement. Minimalist Japanese aesthetic, premium sourcing.
London, UK
The beloved micro-café chain that brought matcha lattes to London's streets at accessible price points. Now a staple of London's specialty coffee and tea scene.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin's dedicated matcha café focusing on Japanese ceremony traditions. Stone-ground ceremonial matcha, wagashi sweets and a serene tatami-inspired interior.
Paris, France
A rare outpost of Marukyu-Koyamaen in the heart of Paris. Impeccable ceremonial matcha in a beautiful boutique space on the Left Bank.
Singapore
Singapore's most acclaimed matcha specialist. Hvala bridges Japanese matcha with Southeast Asian sensibilities. Their omakase matcha flights and multi-level space have made them a pilgrimage spot for matcha lovers across Asia.
Seoul, South Korea
South Korea's premier tea brand and café chain, known for its Jeju Island-grown green teas and matcha-inspired experiences that blend Korean and Japanese traditions.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong's dedicated matcha bar with a laser focus on ceremonial-grade sourcing. Matchali serves stone-ground bowls alongside creative lattes and matcha soft serve in a sleek, minimal space in the heart of the city.
Taipei, Taiwan
A beautifully curated matcha and tea atelier in Taipei's Da'an District. Chāyuan imports single-origin Uji matcha directly from Kyoto and serves traditional whisked bowls alongside Taiwanese pastries — a rare east-meets-east experience.
Shanghai & Beijing, China
China's most influential new-wave tea chain. Their matcha series — featuring thick matcha lattes, matcha cheese foam and seasonal specials — has introduced ceremonial-grade concepts to hundreds of millions of Chinese consumers.
Kuala Lumpur & Singapore
Southeast Asia's luxury tea salon brand, offering an elegant matcha afternoon tea experience. Their matcha selection includes premium ceremonial bowls and matcha-infused pastries in opulent surroundings.
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne's iconic plant-based café where matcha meets progressive Australian food culture. Their matcha "mylk" latte was one of the first vegan matcha drinks to go viral.
Mumbai, India
Mumbai's first dedicated matcha bar, serving ceremonial-grade whisked bowls and matcha lattes crafted with oat and coconut milk. A calming counterpoint to the city's coffee culture, drawing wellness-conscious crowds in Bandra.
Bengaluru, India
Bengaluru's most talked-about matcha café, known for its Japanese minimalist aesthetic and premium Uji-sourced matcha. Their iced hojicha and matcha lattes have built a loyal following in Koramangala's café circuit.
New Delhi, India
Delhi's homage to Kyoto's café culture, tucked in Hauz Khas Village. Stone-ground matcha bowls, matcha croissants and a curated selection of Japanese snacks in a serene garden setting — one of India's most atmospheric matcha destinations.
Pune, India
Named after the Japanese tradition of "kissa" tea rooms, this Pune gem serves whisked ceremonial matcha, matcha soft serve and seasonal specials. A rare authentic experience in western India's growing specialty beverage scene.