16 Places To Get Authentic Japanese Matcha In Singapore
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Originating from Japan, matcha is a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. In Singapore, the popularity of matcha has led to the emergence of numerous matcha-focused restaurants and cafés. These establishments offer traditional matcha and modern fusion creations, including lattes, ice creams, and pastries.
Matcha comes in various grades, each suited for different purposes and experiences. Ceremonial grade, ranging from Uji varieties like Samidori and Asahi to non-Uji varieties like Okumidori and Yabukita, is the highest quality. It is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies for its vibrant green colour, smooth texture, and delicate, umami-rich flavour. Made from the youngest leaves, ceremonial grade matcha can also be found in local cafés like Hvala and Kyo Kohee.
Moreover, matcha offers numerous health benefits. Rich in antioxidants, it combats free radicals and may lower the risk of chronic diseases. Its unique blend of caffeine and L-theanine provides calm, focused energy without coffee's jitters. Matcha also boosts metabolism, aids weight management, and promotes heart health, cognitive function, and immune support. Regular consumption can enhance overall well-being, making it a valuable addition to a healthy lifestyle.
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If you are looking for a coffee substitute or places where you can try various matcha creations such as the viral Strawberry Matcha Latte or Banana Pudding Matcha Latte, check out these restaurants and cafés below!
(1) 108 Matcha Saro
(2) Nana's Green Tea
(3) Tsujiri
(4) Matchaya
(5) Maccha House
(6) The Matcha Project
(7) Hvala
(8) Kyo Kohee
(9) Pipes By Hattendo
(10) Hello Arigato
(11) Cheeky Cuppas
(12) Kurasu
(13) Haus Coffee
(14) Warabimochi Kamakura
(15) Koffee Kollective
(16) Ichigo by Tea Cottage
(1) 108 Matcha Saro
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108 Matcha Saro brings an authentic Kyoto matcha experience to Singapore with its premium Uji matcha. It offers a range of traditional Japanese sweets and desserts, including signature items like Obanyaki, Matcha Soft Serve Parfait, Warabi Mochi, all crafted with meticulous attention to detail.
(2) Nana's Green Tea
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Often dubbed the “Japanese Starbucks,” Nana’s Green Tea is known for its extensive menu. It offers a variety of matcha-infused beverages, such as Matcha Latte ($7), Matcha Soda ($7) and Matcha Shiratama Frappe ($9.50), alongside delectable desserts like Matcha Warabimochi Parfait ($13.80) and Matcha Swiss Roll ($7.80). The ambience blends modern design with traditional Japanese elements, creating a cosy and inviting space.
(3) Tsujiri
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Tsujiri is a renowned Japanese tea brand with over 150 years of history. Established in 1860 in Kyoto, Tsujiri is celebrated for its high-quality Uji matcha. The café offers a wide array of matcha-infused delights, such as O-Matcha Kinakokuromitsu, O-Matcha Ice Blended, Uji Matcha Roll Cake, and Tsujiri Parfait (O-Matcha). With its deep-rooted heritage and commitment to quality, Tsujiri provides an authentic matcha experience that honours tradition while delighting modern palates.
(4) Matchaya
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Founded with a mission to bring authentic Japanese tea culture to the local scene, Matchaya sources its matcha directly from tea farms in Japan, ensuring top-notch quality and flavour. The café offers an array of handcrafted treats, including Dirty Matcha ($7.50), Matcha Azuki ($7.50), Matcha Strawberry Milk ($8) and Uji Matcha Parfait ($14.90). With its sleek, modern ambience and dedication to using the finest ingredients, Matchaya provides a serene and sophisticated setting for enjoying the rich, earthy flavours of matcha.
(5) Maccha House
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Maccha House celebrates the rich tradition of Japanese green tea with an extensive menu featuring everything from the classic Maccha Latte ($4.40) and Maccha Soft Serve Ice Cream ($3.60) to innovative desserts like Maccha Tiramisu ($7.99). Its monthly specials are also something to look out for if you enjoy surprises and limited-time menus. With its cosy and inviting ambience, Maccha House provides a perfect retreat for those looking to indulge in the authentic flavours of matcha.
Maccha House
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Opening hours: 11am/11:30am - 9:30pm/10pm daily
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(6) Volks Coffee Co.
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Volks Coffee Co. (formerly The Matcha Project) combines traditional Japanese matcha preparation with contemporary culinary creativity. Offering a range of beverages from the classic Iced Matcha Latte ($6.50) to unique concoctions like Iced Matcha Chocolate ($7) and Iced Matcha Espresso ($7.50), The Matcha Project caters to both purists and adventurers. The café’s sleek, minimalist design provides a serene backdrop for savouring the rich, earthy flavours of matcha.
Volks Coffee Co.
Location: 2 Marina Boulevard, #B1-08C, Singapore 018987
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4:30pm
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(7) Hvala
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Emphasising high-quality matcha and traditional Japanese tea culture, Hvala is known for its meticulous attention to detail. Hvala serves a variety of matcha beverages, such as Straight Matcha (from $6) of various grades and flavours and Matcha Hojicha Latte ($6.90), alongside an array of handcrafted desserts like Matcha Slice Cake ($9.90) and Dark Matcha Gelato ($6.90). The tranquil, Zen-inspired ambience provides a perfect setting for enjoying the rich, nuanced flavours of premium matcha.
(8) Kyo Kohee
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Kyo Kohee offers a selection of signature matcha drinks including Iced Tenmyo Matcha Latte ($12.90) and Mahou Latte ($8.90) that blends matcha and hojicha with milk. The café's modern, stylish interior creates a welcoming atmosphere for those looking to explore new flavour combinations.
Kyo Kohee
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Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm
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(9) Pipes By Hattendo
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Specialising in their signature cream-filled buns, Pipes by Hattendo brings a delightful twist by incorporating rich, high-quality matcha into their offerings with the Matcha Cream Bun ($3.80). The result is a harmonious blend of creamy sweetness and earthy matcha flavour. Complete your tea time treat with its Matcha Latte ($8.90) amidst a cosy setting great for unwinding.
Pipes By Hattendo
Location: 331 New Bridge Road, Dorsett Residences #01-02, Singapore 088764
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 9am - 6pm
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(10) Hello Arigato
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Known for its warm and inviting ambience, Hello Arigato serves a variety of matcha-infused beverages like Iced Matcha Latte ($7), Strawberry Matcha Cloud ($6), and Coco Matcha Cloud ($5). The cosy, modern setting makes it an ideal spot for a relaxing break or casual meet-up.
(11) Cheeky Cuppas
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A new cafe that opened in late December in Upper Thomson, Cheeky Cuppas launched with a takeaway concept serving a variety of homemade drinks with their most popular lineup being the spanners, scrumptious beverages topped with rich and velvety homemade sweet cream. The Chaspanner ($9.90 iced, $9 hot) uses 6g of matcha powder imported from Japan, as compared to the 3g to 4g in other regular cafes. If you are heading down on the weekends, make sure to check out their weekend-exclusive Strawberry Matcha Latte!
Cheeky Cuppas
Location: 24 Sin Ming Road #01-47A, Singapore 570024
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 8am - 4:30pm, Sat-Sun 9am - 5pm
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(12) Kurasu
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Serving specialty coffee from Kyoto, Japan, Kurasu is a minimalist cafe that serves up high-quality ceremonial grade matcha with the same lineup of coffee as their outlets from Kyoto. Prepared in the traditional hand-whisked method with no milk and sugar added, their original blend of matcha are all farmed in Kansai and processed in Kyoto to ensure your matcha latte tastes exactly like it does on your holiday in Japan! Their Matcha Latte ($7) and Hojicha Latte ($7) are both highly raved.
Kurasu
Location: 261 Waterloo St, #01-24, Singapore 180261
Opening hours: 10am - 6pm daily
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(13) Haus Coffee
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Haus Coffee recently went TikTok-viral for their banana pudding matcha that looks utterly irresistible! Located within Golden Mile Tower, the hidden gem cafe serves up the Banana Pudding Matcha Latte ($9.50) with a rich dollop of pudding made with whipped cream, banana slices, sponge cake, and toppings of Biscoff cooke crumbs. For purists, you can opt for the classic Matcha Latte ($7.50) which boasts an authentic matcha flavour. They use a bamboo whisk before they blend everything together with whipping cream and sugar for a rich and creamy drink.
Haus Coffee
Location: 6001 Beach Rd, #01-57 Golden Mile Tower, Singapore 199589
Opening hours: 12pm - 8pm daily
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(14) Warabimochi Kamakura
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Renowned for its iconic, soft, and gooey Japanese warabimochi, Warabimochi Kamakura also offers a mean cup of Matcha Latte from $6.90! For purists that prefer to enjoy their matcha on its own can opt for the Iced Matcha (from $5.90). Our personal favourite would be the Matcha Latte Warabimochi Drink (from $7.90) as it melts the best of both worlds in one, creamy matcha latte swirling in a dreamy, pillowy cloud of warabimochi!
Warabimochi Kamakura
Location: 160 Orchard Rd, #01-02 Taste Orchard, Singapore 238842
Opening hours: 12pm - 9pm daily
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(15) Koffee Kollective
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Coffee and matcha lovers on the East side, you don’t want to miss this! Located in Upper Changi, Koffee Collective serves a wide variety of drinks ranging from Dirty Matcha and Strawberry Matcha Latte to Spanish Latte and Biscoff Latte at an incredibly affordable pricing starting from just $4.30! For the best bang for your buck, they even have weekday promotions from 3:30pm-4:30pm where you can get 1-FOR-1 off all drinks!
Koffee Kollective
Location: 57 New Upper Changi Rd, #01-1340, Singapore 461057
Opening hours: Tues-Sun 8am - 4pm, Mon 8am - 2:30pm
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(16) Ichigo by Tea Cottage
Located in Suntec City, Ichigo by Tea Cottage is the perfect pick-me-up for those of you who are doing some mid-day shopping or if you are in need of an afternoon boost during office hours. What we love about this place is the level of customisation it offers. You can adjust the milkiness, choose your preferred matcha profile — Ceremonial Uji Matcha or Barista Uji Matcha — and can even refer to the tasting notes (toasty, buttery, umami) to find your perfect match. Plus, you get to also control the intensity of your matcha and sugar levels. The Strawberry Barista Uji Matcha Latte starts at $7.90 while the Ceremonial Grade version is priced at $9.90.
Ichigo by Tea Cottage
Location: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-136, Suntec City Tower One, 038983
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 8pm, Sat 11am - 9pm, Sun 11am - 8pm
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The matcha restaurants and cafés in Singapore provide a delightful mix of traditional and contemporary experiences, catering to both purists and those looking for innovative culinary creations. Whether you’re a long-time matcha lover or new to this vibrant green tea, this diverse matcha scene offers something that will captivate your taste buds.
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