Want to know where the best matcha green tea is in London? You’ve come to the right post!
If you’re like us, and spend most of your life frequenting coffee shops, then you’ll have noticed people drinking a funny looking green drink. Not to be dismissed, matcha green tea has been a trendy ingredient for years now, and it’s easy to see why.
Hailing from Japan and traditionally enjoyed as a whisked beverage made during the tea ceremony, matcha is commonly used nowadays to make lattes and desserts across the capital.
Oh and Powdered matcha green tea, is made from the fresh leaf tips of the tea plant, is arguably one of the healthiest drinks around – we’ve already discussed why you need to start drinking it here.
If you want to soak up the amazing antioxidants from this earthy flavoured drink, then head to these 5 places for the best matcha tea in London.
TOMBO CAFE
London’s first authentic Japanese café & matcha bar, Tombo is THE place to come for anything matcha related in London. Their award-winning range of high quality matcha is sourced from the foothills of Mt. Fuji so you know it’s the real deal.
There is an extensive matcha bar menu featuring all sorts of deliciously dreamy concoctions, including a glorious matcha sundae which comes topped with a miso caramel brownie, black sugar syrup, an oreo cookie, a choco stick, granola & chocolate sauce.
Address: 28 D’Arblay St, Soho, London W1F 8EW, UK
Website: tombocafe.com
THE GOOD LIFE EATERY
This Insta-perfect brand has nailed their matcha latte. Here, the earthy flavor profile of matcha is perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness. Come here on an empty stomach (especially if you’re on a health kick) because the food is not only delicious, it’s good for you too. Serving superfood salads, wraps, and warm bowls of goodness, you won’t be able to resist just having a matcha green tea on your visit.
Address: 59 Sloane Ave, Chelsea, London SW3 3DH, UK
Website: www.goodlifeeatery.com
CURATORS COFFEE GALLERY
The problem with this beverage is add too much matcha and it becomes very bitter, but add too little and it’s simply warm milk with a twang of something acrid. The trick is to add exactly the right amount of matcha and Curators Coffee have got it down to an art. Speaking of art, the space also doubles up as a gallery and hosts a range of exhibitions throughout the year.
Address: 51 Margaret St, Marylebone, London W1W 8SG, UK
Website: www.curatorscoffee.com
HOW MATCHA, MARYLEBONE
This Marylebone mecca for all things matcha is a pastel-hued, photogenic affair, make no mistake, but it’s not solely reliant on its aesthetics to please the crowds. Inside, there’s a wide selection of matcha drinks, ranging from comforting lattes to refreshing, ice-based ‘refreshers’, as well as matcha flavoured bubble teas.
How Matcha also does a simple, all-day brunch, with just two choices; avo on toast or a salmon bagel. Both are delicious!
Address: 47 Blandford St, London W1U 7HQ
Website: howmatcha.com
SOHO GRIND, SOHO
Soho Grind is a well know coffee house that delivers an excellent matcha. It’s creamy and slightly bitter in a good way and has the perfect matcha to milk ratio. Enough said.
Address: 19 Beak St, Carnaby, London W1F 9RP, UK
Website: grind.co.uk