10 Best Matcha Spots In London

Chosen for quality, craft and how they actually make it.

Matcha has officially moved beyond trend status. In London, it’s no longer just a coffee alternative or an aesthetic upgrade. It’s a daily ritual. But as matcha’s popularity has grown, so too has the variation in quality.

Grassy, bitter, overly sweet or suspiciously pale matcha usually comes down to one thing: poor sourcing or poor preparation.

So we set out to find the places doing it properly.

How we chose these matcha spots

(and what to look for in a good matcha)

Yes, we did ask to see the matcha packet before we ordered.
And yes, we were absolutely leaning over the counter to clock which milk they were using, because a good matcha is rarely an accident.

When it’s done properly, it’s smooth, vibrant and quietly energising. When it’s not, it’s grassy, bitter or suspiciously sweet. We’ve all been in the coffee shop excited when the menu says ‘matcha’ to be served a glass of milk with a tint of green. The difference usually comes down to details most menus don’t bother to explain: the grade and origin of the tea, how it’s stored, water temperature, whether it’s actually whisked by hand, and how thoughtfully the milk is chosen and textured.

So we approached this list with the same intention we would if we were to be making it at home.

We looked for places using high-quality, preferably Japanese-sourced matcha, prepared with care rather than shortcuts. We paid attention to technique, balance and consistency. We favoured spots where the flavour stands on its own, without syrups or sugars doing the heavy lifting.

Because when matcha is made well, it doesn’t need embellishment. We’d know, we were drinking matcha before it became the cool-girl drink.

1. Tease - south kensington

Is this West London’s Erewhon? Tease sets a standard and is often busy on a Saturday morning after the girls have been to pilates. This is matcha whisked with seriousness and respect, and an expertly designed menu too, whilst all the drinks are refined sugar free, and handmade to order.

The flavour of the matcha is vibrant and umami-rich, without tipping into bitterness, a sign that the sourcing of this matcha is being handled properly. Tease goes the extra mile by creating blended drinks using their matcha. From their Valentines Day Rose Blend to a Salted Vanilla blend they offer an array of quality milk choices to choose from.

Our order: Blue Earth Matcha - Iced, with spirulina and almond milk.

2. WatchHouse - multiple locations

Known for coffee, but quietly excellent at matcha. WatchHouse brings the same discipline to their Miruku Matcha. Smooth, balanced and reliably well made across locations, making it one of the safest high-quality matcha orders in London.

Although their only options are dairy, oat and soya milk, we’re big fans of the small information card that comes out with the matcha, educating you on the sourcing and flavours of their matcha.

Our order: Oat Matcha, served with their Salmon Avocado brunch plate

3. How Matcha - Notting Hill

This is a matcha specialist, and it shows. How Matcha focuses on quality grades and preparation rather than disguising flavour. Expertly sourced from the finest matcha farms in Kagoshima, Japan. You can taste the ritual and tradition in every cup. This is not rushed matcha to go. The result is bright, clean and satisfying, whether hot, iced, or in the style of their creation of the season.

There’s a reason How Matcha have growing, community led partnerships - and it’s bright green and pure.

Our order: Coconut Water Matcha Float

4. JENKI - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Jenki can lean playful, but order wisely and it’s excellent. Skip the syrups and sugars and you’ll find a well-sourced matcha with a smooth, rounded profile underneath. Known as where matcha became trendy in the capital, JENKI have taken over the market with their at home-matcha starter kits, soft serves and Winter Berry, White Chocolate Cold Foam’s in Oxford Streets flagship Selfridges store.

Our order: Lavender & CBD Matcha Latte, Iced with coconut milk

5. Lane Eight - clapham common

Lane Eight understands its audience. This is matcha made for people coming from Pilates, yoga or a long walk on the common.

Balanced, grounding and well prepared without fuss, their ethos is around thinking - minimal, calm, a place to focus on the here, the now and the drink in your hand.

Our order: Oat matcha, hot and to be enjoyed whilst getting green time

6. FROTHEE - ISLINGTON

Home of the Earl Grey matcha, Frothee proves that creativity doesn’t have to come at the expense of quality. Their matcha is robust enough to support subtle flavour layering without losing its integrity. Preparation is taken seriously here too. We love watching the team weigh and whisk each cup with precision before serving, a ritual that signals care.

Pull up a bar stool by the big windows and you can people-watch while your matcha is made properly, unhurried and intentional. Frothee understands that weekends call for something grounding, which is perhaps why they put it so simply: “Matcha isn’t the alternative anymore. It’s the main order.”

Our order: Earl Grey Matcha

7. HAGEN - multiple locations

Hagen is a Danish espresso bar concept born out of Copenhagen, and its Scandinavian restraint translates beautifully to matcha. Everything here feels considered and unfussy. The matcha is clean, smooth and quietly grounding, with no excess sweetness or unnecessary additions. It’s proof that when the fundamentals are right, nothing more is needed.

Editor’s favourite location: Belgravia, conveniently connected to Hershesons. Best enjoyed with a slice of banana loaf while getting a blowdry. A small but deeply satisfying life overlap.

Our order: Hot matcha latte with a slice of their homemade banana bread

8. Beam - notting hill

Beam makes the list not just for flavour, but for the experience as a whole. The crockery, the light, the unhurried pace, all of it contributes to a sense of ritual that feels considered rather than curated. Crucially, the matcha itself more than holds up: smooth, creamy and properly made, with balance that doesn’t rely on sweetness.

It’s the kind of place that sets the tone for a morning in Notting Hill. Start here, linger over brunch, then wander the streets, market and bookshops feeling quietly put together.

Our order: Hot Matcha latte the Mediterranean Breakfast plate.

9. Raw Press - chelsea

Raw Press delivers a consistently high-quality matcha that fits seamlessly into its wellness-led menu. Entirely non-dairy, everything here is designed to be nourishing without feeling restrictive. The matcha is smooth and well balanced, sitting alongside a food offering that prioritises balanced ingredients, nourishment and flavour in equal part.

It’s an easy choice if you want something that feels genuinely good for you, without fanfare or fuss.

Our order: Iced Matcha Latte with Hazelnut Milk

10. Japan House - Kensington

This is traditional Japanese preparation. Japan House offers one of the most authentic matcha experiences in London. Prepared traditionally and served with intention, this is where to go if you want to understand what matcha is meant to taste like.

In and amongst traditional culinary delights of Japan, you can truly get to understand what ceremonial matcha is and try it in multiple forms, including baked goods.

Our order: Traditional ceremonial matcha, no milk