Top 5 Matcha cafés in Tokyo - our editors' picks!

Home to a refined and elegant atmosphere, Ippuku & Matcha revisits Japan's green gold with a unique menu, far removed from traditional cafés. From lattes to beers and cocktails, enjoy matcha in a whole new way. The counter also serves a variety of gourmet desserts, from puddings to tarts. But it's above all for its Uji single-origin matcha that the establishment is a sensation: a matcha of incomparable finesse, whose leaves are hand-picked before being meticulously transformed into tea.

Our recommendations:

• For 3,500 yen, discover two varieties of high-quality single-origin matcha, accompanied by complementary confectionery.
• Ipuuku & Matcha also lets you choose the ratio of matcha you want in your latte. Double or triple, you choose!

FURTHER INFORMATION

ADDRESS: Nihombashi Mitsui Tower 1F, 2 Chome-1-1 Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo City, 103-0022 Tokyo

OPENING HOURS : daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m

PRICE: from 500 yen

Chanoma

Housed in a small wooden building dating back to the 1940s, Chanoma is the perfect place to take your foot off the gas. Specializing in matcha, it offers not just tea-based drinks and dessert but also much more! From coffees and black teas to terrines with a thousand flavors, its varied menu is sure to please everyone. We love its cozy atmosphere and tatami mats, perfect for families with children.

Our recommendations:

• Don't forget the terrines! Matcha, hojicha, or chocolate—they're all worth the detour.

FURTHER INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 5 Chome-12-3 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima City, 171-0021 Tokyo

OPENING HOURS : daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Saturdays and Tuesdays

PRICE: between 500 and 800 yen

Nigihayahi Tea

Who says you have to choose between tea and coffee? In Shinsen, located near Shibuya, Nigihayahi Tea intrigues with its avant-garde approach. Its founder applies an innovative technique to sublimate the flavors of tea: fusing the art of tea leaves with coffee extraction methods! Keep an eye on the magic brewed by the "matcha barista." Accompanied by a sweet treat (muffin, scone or pastry of the day), it will delight the most gourmet palates.

Our recommendations:

• The matcha barista
• The establishment's various coffees

FURTHER INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 12-2 Kamiyamacho, Shibuya, 150-0047 Tokyo

OPENING HOURS : daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Mondays

PRICE: approx. 900 yen per drink

Hatoya

Located in Asakusa, Hatoya remixes matcha for the modern era. Lattes, matcha fruit cakes, and floats (topped with a scoop of ice cream)—there's something for everyone! Note that the café also offers tea and accessories for sale, such as matcha whisks, for those wishing to reproduce the recipes at home.

Our recommendations:

• You can customize your drink by adding dango or ice.
• We particularly recommend the Hojicha latte, which is tasty and creamy.

FURTHER INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 2 Chome-14-3 Hanakawado, Taito City, 111-0033 Tokyo

HOURS: daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m

PRICE: 700-1500 yen

Our recommendations:

• Level 4 matcha for gelato: not too bitter, it's intense enough to savor the flavors of the tea.

FURTHER INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 3 Chome-4-3 Asakusa, Taito City, 111-0032 Tokyo

OPENING HOURS: daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m

PRICE: between 1,000 and 1,500 yen