Paris has one of Europe's fastest-growing matcha scenes — shaped by a long Japanese cultural presence, a café culture that prizes quality over speed, and a city that has fully embraced ceremonial preparation. These five spots are the best verified options in the city right now, from historic tea houses to minimalist Marais bars.
Owned by Maruyama Nori — one of Japan's oldest seaweed and tea companies, founded in 1864 — Jugetsudo's Paris salon was designed by celebrated architect Kengo Kuma, whose signature curved wooden slats and restrained aesthetic make it one of the most beautiful tea spaces in the city. Matcha is prepared in multiple grades at a counter facing an open kitchen: from light, everyday usucha to koicha-style thick preparations. The space doubles as a boutique stocking Maruyama Nori's teas and accessories.
Umami Matcha Café is the city's most popular everyday matcha destination — accessible, well-priced, and consistent. The Marais location is cosy and perpetually busy, with a menu that runs from traditional matcha preparations to creative lattes with oat milk, yuzu, and seasonal flavours. The café has an on-site shop where you can buy matcha powder and accessories to take home. Updated as recently as December 2025, with two Paris locations confirming strong ongoing presence.
Shodai (初代, meaning "founding generation") is the Marais's most design-forward matcha bar. The interior is defined by sculptural lighting, minimalist concrete finishes, and a calm, considered atmosphere that contrasts with the busy streets outside. The drink menu spans from traditional ceremonial matcha — served hot or iced in the correct bowl format — to modern creations including fruit frappes, boba, and iced matcha tonics. Yelp shows active operation as of March 2026, and Sortiraparis describes it as "the teahouse for matcha lovers in Paris."
The flagship café of Franco-Japanese fashion label Maison Kitsuné sits in one of Paris's most beautiful settings — the arcaded Galerie Montpensier in the Palais Royal gardens. Matcha lattes (hot and iced) are a menu staple alongside specialty coffee, and the food menu includes a matcha chocolate cookie and a double-baked matcha croissant. The outdoor terrace overlooking the garden is among the most atmospheric café seats in the city. Updated with an active collaboration in February 2026 confirming ongoing operation.
Fauna is a Swedish-owned café deeply embedded in the Marais's cluster of design boutiques and independent shops. Its matcha is praised consistently by food writers for being smooth, balanced and genuinely un-bitter — a sign of good-quality powder and careful preparation. The Scandinavian-influenced interior is calm and uncluttered, making it a perfect retreat from the energy of the Marais. Recommended specifically for oat-milk matcha drinkers — the balance between the milk and matcha is notably well-judged.
Tips for drinking matcha in Paris
- Japanese-owned tea houses (Jugetsudo, Shodai) use proper ceremonial grade whisked to order — expect to pay £6–9 for a bowl. Budget spots like Umami offer great value at £4–6.
- The Marais (3rd arrondissement) has the densest concentration of matcha spots in Paris.
- Most Paris matcha cafés are small — arrive before 11am or after 3pm on weekends to avoid queues.
- Say "un matcha s'il vous plaît" — Parisians appreciate the attempt.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best matcha in Paris?
For traditional, ceremonial-grade matcha whisked to order, Jugetsudo (Saint-Germain-des-Prés) and Shodai (Arts et Métiers) are the top choices. For accessible, well-priced everyday matcha, Umami Matcha Café and Café Kitsuné both offer excellent options across central Paris locations.
Which arrondissement has the most matcha cafés in Paris?
The 3rd arrondissement (Le Marais) has the highest density of quality matcha spots in Paris, with Umami Matcha Café and Shodai both located there. The area's concentration of design boutiques and independent cafés makes it a natural home for the matcha scene.
Is ceremonial-grade matcha available in Paris?
Yes — Jugetsudo (owned by Japanese company Maruyama Nori) and Shodai both serve properly whisked ceremonial-grade matcha in the traditional chawan bowl format. Expect to pay €7–10 for a traditional bowl at these spots.
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