If there’s one green elixir that has leapt from Japanese tea ceremonies into the hearts of London’s café culture, it’s matcha. That emerald-hued powder isn’t just a treat for the eyes - it’s packed with antioxidants and offers a gentle caffeine lift when coffee might seem a little too strong.
From the sleek and minimalist Jenki to
hidden gems tucked down cobbled streets (Nargare, we're looking at
you), London’s matcha scene has exploded, offering everything from
frothy lattes to decadent matcha-infused pastries. Which is
why, whether you’re a lifelong green tea devotee or just
matcha-curious, we’ve scoured the capital to bring you the ultimate
guide to London’s best matcha.
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Our Guide To The Best Matcha London Has To Offer
1. Jenki
- Locations: Covent Garden, Spitalfields, London Bridge, and Selfridges
- Price: £
- Try: a cinnamon bun matcha latte (a winter special)
- Why we recommend: we think that Jenki's
flavour combinations outside of the regular latte are creative
and experimental. Their collaborations with other big brands, such
as Knoops and Pophams, are always something to look forward to -
matcha white hot chocolate,
anyone?
Jenki in London has become somewhat of a cult favourite, thanks to social media. Founded by Claudia and Otto Boyer after one too many coffee crashes, this city-wide matcha bar is all about swapping the shakes for calm, steady energy. Their matcha comes straight from Uji, Japan, the birthplace of the good stuff, and every scoop is stone-ground and whisked to foamy perfection.
But don’t expect things to stay too zen, as Jenki loves to have fun with it. Alongside the classic latte, you’ll find wildcards like cacao mushroom, rose and collagen, and even a pistachio tiramisu that tastes like dessert in a cup.
Jenki is expanding with more locations across London.
2. WA Cafe
- Locations: Covent Garden, Ealing, and Marylebone
- Price: £
- Try: a hojicha latte
- Why we recommend: each WA outpost is calm, minimalist, and serene, with white interiors that let the cakes take centre stage. There’s no Wi-Fi here, just soft chatter and the gentle hum of milk being whisked into matcha
WA Café feels like wandering into a little corner of Tokyo hidden inside London. This small, independent Japanese patisserie started life in Ealing Broadway, inspired by a late-night stroll past a glittering Japanese cake shop that looked more like a jeweller’s window than a bakery.
Run by a team of expert patissiers, WA Café has built a cult following for its delicate, Japanese-style French pâtisserie. Every matcha latte is whisked with ceremonial-grade matcha from Kyoto, smooth, earthy, and vibrant. If you’re in the mood to mix it up, go for the hojicha latte, made with roasted green tea for a toasty twist. Everything comes served in beautiful Japanese crockery, a lovely little detail that makes the experience feel extra special.
WA Cafe is for pretty cakes and lattes.
3. TSUJIRI
- Locations: Chinatown, Camden, and Stratford
- Price: ££
- Try: a matcha soft serve sundae
- Why we recommend: whether you’re sipping on a hot matcha straight-up, cooling off with a yuzu slushie, or spooning your way through a parfait that’s almost too pretty to eat, we think that TSUJIRI nails that sweet spot between authentic and fun
If matcha had royalty, TSUJIRI would be sitting firmly on the throne. Founded way back in 1860 by tea master Riemon Tsuji, this Japanese institution has spent over 160 years perfecting the green art of matcha, and we couldn’t be happier about it. You’ll find their Soho outpost (alongside their Camden and Strafrod locations) buzzing with people chasing that green fix.
Their lattes are smooth and rich, with a clean sweetness that shows off just how good ceremonial-grade matcha can be. But the real fun begins when you dive into their dessert menu. Think matcha soft serve sundaes layered with red bean and mochi, roll cakes, basque cheesecakes, and towering shaved ice desserts that are basically edible art.
Get your mango matcha (pictured right) fix here.
4. Blank Street
- Locations: various across London, including Charing Cross, King's Cross, and Regent Street
- Price: £
- Try: a white chocolate matcha
- Why we recommend: with their stylish interiors, soft playlists, and friendly baristas, Blank Street makes that grabbing a drink look (and taste) effortless. Their special edition drinks are super fun and delicious, so keep an eye out for seasonal sips
Chances are you’ve spotted one of Blank Street’s sleek pastel-green cafés. Born in Brooklyn in 2020 from a tiny coffee cart parked in a diner garden, it set out to reimagine what a coffee shop could be: minimalist, affordable, and totally focused on quality. And when they crossed the pond in 2022, they brought that same clean, modern energy and their matcha game to our capital.
If you're on the hunt for a matcha latte in London, you'll find theirs perfectly priced at around £3.60. It’s made with high-quality matcha, and you can get it hot, iced, or oat-ed up depending on your mood. But the fun doesn’t stop there. Blank Street loves a seasonal remix, and the results are both wild and wonderful: banana bread, white chocolate, and a gingersnap latte that tastes like dessert in disguise. When summer hits, their blueberry matcha keeps things bright and refreshing.
Blank Street loves an autumnal or summer special.
5. Nagare Coffee
- Locations: 2 Newburgh Street, Carnaby, W1F 7RD and 40 Brushfield Street, Spitalfields, E1 6AG
- Price: £
- Try: a regular iced matcha - perfection
- Why we recommend: grab a spot by the window, sip your drink and let the world drift by. Every detail here feels intentional, and it's easy to relax among the soft lighting and neutral tones
If you're on the hunt for a great matcha in London, then you might be surprised to find one of the best being served from this dinky Japanese cafe in Spitalfields and Carnaby. It feels like a deep breath in café form: calm, minimalist, and effortlessly cool. Its name, Nagare, means 'flowing like a river' in Japanese, inspired by Bruce Lee’s iconic words: 'Be water, my friend'.
While Nagare might be best known for its speciality coffee, it’s their matcha that quietly steals the show. Made with premium Japanese powder and whisked to silken perfection, each cup embodies the café’s philosophy: mindful, measured, and soothing.
Nagare Coffee is minimal and gorgeous.
6. How Matcha
- Location: 47 Blandford Street, Marylebone, W1U 7HQ and 52 Ledbury Road, Westbourne Grove, W11 2AJ
- Price: £
- Try: a dirty matcha
- Why we recommend: the space here is as thoughtfully designed as the drinks. Rooted in feng shui principles, How Matcha’s interiors are calm, balanced, and full of creative energy - a place to recharge
Born in Marylebone and now in Notting Hill, How Matcha takes the humble green tea and turns it into an art form. Every drink starts with ceremonial-grade matcha sourced from Kagoshima, Japan, and from there, the possibilities are endless.
The menu features the likes of a wasabi matcha shot for the brave, a dirty matcha for the coffee crowd, and an immune matcha laced with cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, black pepper, bee pollen, and honey - like wellness in a cup. Then there’s the matcha noir, a moody, flavour-packed mix of black sesame, roasted chestnut, and activated charcoal, or the 'sunburst', which feels like summer in a sip with strawberry jam, peach purée, banana, and turmeric milk.
How Matcha is a movement built on wellness, community, and creativity.
7. Matchado
- Locations: King's Cross, Chiswick, and Acton
- Price: £
- Try: a classic hot matcha latte
- Why we recommend: alongside its drinks, Matchado's baked goods are just as irresistible: wolf down chestnut matcha brownies, matcha and strawberry white chocolate cookies, buttery matcha sablés, and matcha cheesecakes so delicate they practically melt
Founded by Japanese tea specialist Hiromi Matsunobu, this serene café and boutique brings a slice of authentic Japan to London, blending artistry, craftsmanship, and calm in every pour and pastry. With tranquil spaces in King’s Cross, Chiswick, and Acton, Matchado feels like a little sanctuary for green tea lovers.
Every drink here is made using 100% premium ceremonial-grade matcha, sourced directly from top tea farms across Japan, including Yame, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, and Kyushu, regions celebrated for their exceptional flavour and colour. Whether you’re sipping a perfectly whisked matcha latte, a smooth hojicha, or taking home a tin of award-winning Okumidori matcha, each cup captures the essence of Japan’s tea heritage.
Head to King's Cross or West London for Matchado.
8. KURO
- Location: 3 Hillgate Street, Notting Hill, W8 7SP
- Price: ££
- Try: an iced mango matcha latte
- Why we recommend: as well as matcha, the menu also champions speciality coffee, alongside fresh pastries and bakes from KURO Bakery next door. Grab some flaky croissants, gooey cookies and perfectly chewy brownies to pair beautifully with your green fix
If you're keen to quench your thirst with the best iced matcha in London, then head west to Notting Hill to KURO, a chic, minimalist café, tucked among pastel terraces. Whether it’s 7am on a quiet Friday or 3pm on a bustling Sunday, you’ll spot locals and caffeine devotees alike sipping the same thing: a perfectly whisked cup of vibrant, jade-green matcha.
Each cup is whisked by hand to a silky finish, earthy and smooth with that signature umami kick. Go classic with a dash of coconut milk for gentle sweetness, or treat yourself to their indulgent ‘matchaccino’, crowned with clouds of whipped cream that taste like dessert in a cup. Inside, it’s all clean lines, pale woods, and calm - a slice of Japanese-inspired serenity in West London.
Perch on KURO's bench and people-watch in Notting Hill with a drink.
9. Café Kitsuné
- Locations: 19 Motcomb Street, Belgravia, SW1X 8LB, and 55 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9DG
- Price: ££
- Try: an iced strawberry matcha latte
- Why we recommend: we think this spot is all about Parisian chic meets Japanese matcha mastery. Kitsuné means fox in Japanese, and you'll find a nod to the majestic creature in the cafes minimalist yet warm interiors, with fox motifs peeking playfully among sleek woods and soft neutrals
When it comes to matcha, London fronts a mighty lineup of cafes that specialise in the drink, and one of those that do it so well is Café Kitsuné, found in Belgravia as part of the Pantechnicon, and in Covent Garden. A pioneer in the art of matcha long before it became the drink du jour, it brings its signature French-Japanese flair to the heart of the city.
Open since 2014, their matcha powder, sourced from Kagoshima, Japan, is known for its creamy texture, bold umami, and minimal bitterness. Whether you opt for a classic matcha latte, a strawberry matcha (a cult favourite for good reason), or tuck into their elegant matcha and vanilla millefeuille, every sip and bite is delicious.
The strawberry matcha iced latte is a favourite here.
10. Frothee
- Location: 60 Caledonian Road, King's Cross, N1 9DP
- Price: £
- Try: an iced matcha with salted vanilla cold foam
- Why we recommend: there's no doubting that Frothee is a matcha magnet, luring people in who are crazy about the stuff. It's a fantastic place to do some freelance work or simply catch up with friends on the weekend over a great drink
Frothee’s pull is strong enough to lure us clear across London for an iced matcha fix. Sitting on Caledonian Road, this sleek King’s Cross spot is a haven for matcha obsessives, laptop workers, and anyone who appreciates a perfectly balanced pour. Here, matcha is perfectly frothy (the name doesn’t lie). The menu goes way beyond the usual, tooting sweet iced Spanish matchas, Earl Grey lattes, and a line-up of cold foams in flavours like salted vanilla.
Founded by 25-year-old photographer and social media whiz Hanife, Frothee is as photogenic as it is functional. Perch at a window stool to enjoy some people-watching or tuck yourself away downstairs at the big communal table with your laptop. Pair your drink with an Earl Grey bun or a miso chocolate cookie, and you’ll see why this place is a local obsession.
You can bet Frothee knows how to get a good foam.
11. Moko Made Café
- Location: 211 Kingsland Road, Hoxton, E2 8AN
- Price: £
- Try: a matcha and honey latte with a slice of yuzu cheesecake
- Why we recommend: between the cosy interiors, thoughtful details, and expertly brewed matcha, Moko Made Café is one of those rare spots that feels like a secret worth sharing, but only with your favourite people
Visiting Moko Made Café feels like wandering into the most charming dollhouse in East London. This Hoxton gem is a knick-knack lover’s paradise, filled with shelves of miniature furniture, playful illustrations, and ceramics so gorgeous you’ll be tempted to take half the café home with you.
But don’t let the cuteness fool you, as they take their matcha very seriously. Whisked to a delicate froth and sweetened lightly with honey to balance its earthy depth, Moko’s matcha is best enjoyed slowly. Pair it with a tuna mayo onigiri and miso soup for a comforting lunch, or treat yourself to a slice of tangy yuzu cheesecake for the full experience.
Moko Made Café is cute and quirky.
12. Katsute 100
- Locations: Angel, Brick Lane, Broadway Market, and Covent Garden
- Price: £
- Try: a ceremonial matcha with matcha crêpe cake
- Why we recommend: at the Islington branch, we love the tiny garden out back where shoppers and bookworms sip in silence. There's a precious kind of peace at these cafes that allows you to truly unwind
Tucked away on Camden Passage in Islington, with locations on Brick Lane, Broadway Market and in Covent garden too, Katsute 100 is a small but mighty cafe, home to exceptional matcha. The name Katsute means 'once' in Japanese, a nod to nostalgia and quiet moments, and that’s exactly what this serene tearoom delivers.
Inside, it’s all mismatched wood, delicate ceramics, and soft light, with every detail designed to soothe. The menu is equally thoughtful, from nutty hojicha lattes to ceremonial-grade matcha, whisked to perfection and served with a side of calm. Their signature matcha crêpe cake is a must-try: impossibly light, layered, and just sweet enough.
Katsute 100 also hosts workshops (pictured right).
13. Konveni Matcha Café
- Location: 399 King Street, Hammersmith, W6 9NJ
- Price: £
- Try: a Kuromitsu No. 2 matcha latte
- Why we recommend: the flavours to choose from here are extensive, and the vibe is calm, with plenty of natural light flooding the cafe. This has to be one of the top spots in West London to get your green drink and make it creative, too
This bright, minimalist Hammersmith café is a shrine to the art of green tea, offering a whole board of flavour combinations that push the boundaries of what matcha can be. There are three different matcha powders to choose from at Konveni Matcha Café, each with its own depth and nuttiness, so whether you like yours light and grassy or rich and earthy, you’ll find your perfect blend.
For something playful, try the malty ube matcha or the iced Spanish matcha, sweet enough to satisfy without masking that signature matcha bite. Make sure to keep an eye out for specials too, like the iced date matcha latte, or the crowd favourite, the Kuromitsu No. 2 matcha latte, topped with a delicate layer of toasted Japanese brown sugar.
Signature flavours include date (pictured) and ube.
14. TOKKIA
- Location: 3 Monmouth Street, London, WC2H 9DA
- Price: ££
- Try: the Persimmon cinnamon matcha latte
- Why we recommend: it’s Europe’s first luxury Korean matcha house, designed for slowing down, switching off, and experiencing the full ritual of Korean tea-making - plus the Korean saltbreads alone are worth the trip
TOKKIA brings a new kind of calm as Europe’s first luxury Korean matcha house. Founded by Sooji Im (previously of be-oom), this serene spot is all about mindful sipping, with matcha and hojicha whisked to order right in front of you. The drinks menu leans both traditional and gently festive, from pure Korean matcha lattes to the warming Persimmon cinnamon matcha latte, a softly spiced seasonal treat that feels like a hug in a cup.
To go with it, TOKKIA serves Korea’s now-iconic saltbreads: soft, glossy rolls that have taken TikTok by storm. Choose from classic salted butter or go cream-filled with matcha or hojicha for something sweeter. The space also doubles as a boutique, with a curated selection of matcha, hojicha and beautiful tea sets, making it easy to bring the ritual home with you.
Tokkia is a calming place to drink matcha.
For more, discover our guide to
the best Japanese cafes in London.
