London has one of the world's fastest-growing matcha café scenes outside Japan — driven by an engaged health-conscious consumer base, a strong third-wave café culture, and an increasing number of Japanese-founded operators bringing authentic technique to the city. These five are the best verified options right now.
JENKI has become London's most recognisable matcha bar brand, with five locations across the city and a sixth opening confirmed. All matcha is 100% ceremonial grade, sourced from Uji, Japan, and whisked to order — never pre-batched. Their signature Flat Green (a clean, foamed matcha served like a flat white) has earned a devoted following. The Covent Garden location opened in August 2024 and already ranks among the busiest matcha bars in the city. A loyalty app and retail matcha range make JENKI the closest thing London has to a matcha chain done right.
Founded in Kyoto in 1860 — making it one of Japan's oldest tea houses — TSUJIRI's London Chinatown outpost is a rare opportunity to access over 160 years of matcha heritage without flying to Japan. Matcha is sourced exclusively from Uji, the most prestigious growing region in Japan, and the menu is built around traditional dessert formats: soft serve piled with red bean, puffed rice and wafer; kakigori (Japanese shaved ice); and matcha ice cream floats. One of the few spots in London serving Gyokuro-grade green tea. Yelp reviews confirm active operation into 2026.
How Matcha! sources its ceremonial grade directly from farms in Kagoshima, Japan, and has built a reputation for bold, experimental flavour pairings that go well beyond the standard latte. The Notting Hill flagship (opened September 2025) is one of London's most remarkable café spaces: a three-storey venue with a basement Kintsugi Room, a first-floor bar, and a rooftop garden courtyard. Exclusive drinks at Notting Hill include the Matcha Noir (black sesame, roasted chestnut, activated charcoal) and the Sunburst (matcha, strawberry, peach, banana, turmeric milk). The Wasabi Matcha Shot (two layered sips: sharp green, then creamy) has become one of London's most talked-about drinks.
WA (和, meaning "harmony" in Japanese) is an independent Japanese patisserie where matcha runs through almost every item on the menu. This is not a drinks bar — it is a proper pâtisserie, chef-led, producing matcha Swiss rolls with lightly whipped cream and red bean, matcha tiramisu, matcha croissants (which sell out daily), and matcha gateau. The matcha latte — whisked with ceremonial-grade Kyoto matcha — is served here as a companion to the pastries rather than as the main event. Excellent value and genuinely artisanal.
Maison Kitsuné's London café brings the brand's Paris-Tokyo aesthetic to Belgravia — one of London's most elegant neighbourhoods. The Halkin Arcade location has outdoor seating on a quiet Belgravia street and is as much about setting as it is about the drink. Matcha lattes (hot and iced) are menu staples alongside specialty coffee, and the food menu includes a double-baked matcha croissant and matcha white chocolate cookie. A Covent Garden second location (Monmouth Street) opened in 2024, confirming the brand's strong London commitment.
Tips for drinking matcha in London
- JENKI is the best option if you want speed and consistency across multiple locations — their Uji matcha is genuinely good.
- For a traditional Japanese experience, TSUJIRI and its 160-year heritage is unmatched in London.
- The Notting Hill How Matcha! is a destination in itself — worth the trip even from across the city.
- Most London matcha bars are busiest 10am–1pm on weekends. Come weekday mornings for no wait.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best matcha in London?
JENKI is the best option for consistency and speed across multiple locations, with 100% Uji ceremonial grade whisked to order. TSUJIRI in Chinatown offers the most authentic Japanese heritage experience with over 160 years of matcha history. How Matcha! Notting Hill is the destination pick for a full, immersive experience — a three-storey venue with a rooftop courtyard and exclusive drinks.
Does London have Japanese-owned matcha cafés?
Yes — TSUJIRI was founded in Kyoto in 1860 and is one of Japan's oldest tea houses, sourcing all matcha exclusively from Uji. JENKI is also rooted in Japanese tea tradition, sourcing 100% ceremonial-grade Uji matcha and whisking every drink to order. Both represent genuine Japanese tea heritage brought to London.
What does a matcha latte cost in London?
A standard matcha latte at most London cafés costs £4.50–£6.50. Premium or specialty drinks — such as How Matcha!'s Matcha Noir, a ceremonial bowl at TSUJIRI, or JENKI's Matchagato — typically run £6–9.
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