Matcha In Paris
Café Nuances
- A Parisian coffee roaster with several outposts.
- Cup Flex: Photogenic by design.
- Colour: Pale green beneath white foam.
- Flavour/Texture: Silky, lightly sweet, faintly floral.
Signature Drinks: Vanilla Foam Matcha, Rose Latte.
Add an extra matcha shot.
Walk-ins only
Café Kitsuné
- Japanese-French café with several locations across Paris.
- The Palais Royal address remains the most iconic.
- Matcha remains one of the strongest orders on the menu despite the café’s coffee reputation.
- Cup Flex: Minimal white cup with the fox logo. Quiet luxury energy.
- Colour: Bright clean green.
- Flavour/Texture: Smooth, balanced and lighter than the stronger Uji-focused cafés.
Signature Drinks: Iced Matcha Latte, Strawberry Matcha Latte, Ceremonial Matcha.
Take your matcha into the Palais Royal gardens rather than staying inside. The surrounding benches and arcades are part of the experience.
Walk-ins only
Matcha Social Club
- Paris’s first café built entirely around matcha.
- Ceremonial-grade matcha.
- Matcha-first menu: lattes, ceremonial bowls, matcha pastries, rotating specials.
- Cup Flex: Takeaway cup that photographs like a still life.
- Colour: Dark green.
- Flavour/Texture: Bold, grassy, zero bitterness. Velvety foam.
Signature Drinks: Ceremonial Matcha Bowl, Iced Matcha Latte.
Ask for the ceremonial prep.
Walk-ins only
48 Collagen Café
- Wellness café built around collagen drinks, supplements and functional beverages.
- Matcha appears alongside collagen drinks and wellness-focused menu items.
- The café attracts more wellness clients than traditional coffee drinkers.
- Brighter and more polished than smaller Japanese-style matcha bars.
- Most drinks lean sweeter and creamier than classic ceremonial matcha.
- Cup Flex: Glossy wellness-café presentation with thick foam.
- Colour: Bright green.
- Flavour/Texture: Creamy and lightly sweet.
Signature Drinks: Collagen Matcha Latte.
Try one of the collagen matcha drinks rather than ordering coffee.
Walk-ins only
Kiji
- Japanese café near Opéra serving matcha, coffee and pastries.
- Upstairs tatami seating separates it from most Paris coffee shops.
- The café keeps a more Japanese atmosphere than trend-driven matcha bars.
- Cup Flex: Ceramic cups and traditional presentation inside.
- Colour: Mid-to-dark green.
- Flavour/Texture: Stronger vegetal flavour with less sweetness.
Signature Drinks: Matcha Latte, Ceremonial Matcha.
Ask for upstairs tatami seating if it is available.
Walk-ins only
Moonlight Café
- Specialty coffee and matcha café in the Marais.
- Organic ceremonial matcha sourced from Uji.
- Cookies and cakes stay as popular as the drinks themselves.
- Most people stop briefly rather than staying for hours.
- Cup Flex: Simple café presentation rather than heavily branded cups.
- Colour: Deep green.
- Flavour/Texture: Smooth with stronger grassy notes.
Signature Drinks: Matcha Latte, Ceremonial Matcha.
Choose the ceremonial matcha if you prefer a stronger flavour with less sweetness.
Walk-ins only
Source Matcha Bar
- Organic matcha bar sourcing tea directly from Japan.
- Matcha is stone-milled in Paris from organic Japanese tea leaves.
- One of the more matcha-focused cafés in the Marais.
- The menu stays minimal compared to larger café concepts.
- Most people come specifically for ceremonial matcha rather than coffee.
- Cup Flex: Clean minimal presentation.
- Colour: Dark vivid green.
- Flavour/Texture: Dense, vegetal and less sweet than trend-driven cafés.
Signature Drinks: Ceremonial Matcha, Matcha Latte.
Order the straight ceremonial matcha at least once before trying the flavoured drinks.
Walk-ins only
Cortado
- Marais café combining specialty coffee, matcha and Spanish-influenced food.
- Matcha appears beside coffee and brunch rather than acting as the café’s full identity.
- Smaller than many of the dedicated matcha cafés nearby.
- More neighbourhood café than social-media-led matcha bar.
- Cup Flex: More understated than heavily branded cafés.
- Colour: Mid-green.
- Flavour/Texture: Balanced and lighter-bodied.
Signature Drinks: Matcha Latte.
Come earlier in the morning if you want a slower breakfast rather than the lunchtime rush.
Walk-ins only
Oats Coffee
- Coffee and matcha café near Rue Sainte-Anne.
- Matcha drinks rotate between classic and fruit-based versions.
- Most people order iced drinks rather than hot matcha.
- The menu is sweeter than traditional Japanese matcha bars.
- Cup Flex: Clean takeaway presentation designed for grab-and-go orders.
- Colour: Bright pastel green.
- Flavour/Texture: Creamier and sweeter than ceremonial matcha cafés.
Signature Drinks: Strawberry Matcha Latte, Mango Matcha Latte, Coconut Water Matcha Cloud.
Try one of the fruit matcha drinks instead of the classic latte.
Walk-ins only
HUG Bingsu Coffee
- Korean dessert café serving bingsu, cakes, coffee and matcha drinks.
- Fruit-based matcha drinks shape much of the menu.
- Brighter and more playful than stricter Japanese matcha cafés.
- Cup Flex: Colourful dessert-café presentation.
- Colour: Bright green.
- Flavour/Texture: Sweet, creamy and fruit-forward.
Signature Drinks: Fresh Strawberry Matcha, Mango Matcha, Classic Matcha Latte.
Order matcha together with a bingsu rather than on its own.
Walk-ins only
Chorok
- Korean café near Opéra serving toast, desserts and drinks.
- Korean toast and desserts matter as much as the drinks here.
- Smaller and quieter than the larger cafés around Palais Royal.
- Matcha sits beside fruit drinks and Korean café staples.
- Cup Flex: Simpler café presentation.
- Colour: Mid-green.
- Flavour/Texture: Smooth and mild.
Signature Drinks: Matcha Latte.
Stay for toast or dessert rather than stopping only for takeaway drinks.
Walk-ins only
Seamer
- Specialty coffee shop in the 9th serving coffee and ceremonial matcha.
- Ceramic cups and handmade presentation replace heavily branded takeaway formats.
- Most people stop briefly rather than working from laptops for hours.
- Cup Flex: Handmade ceramic cups and softer presentation.
- Colour: Mid-green.
- Flavour/Texture: Smooth, lighter-bodied and less sweet than trend-driven matcha cafés.
Signature Drinks: Matcha Latte, Ceremonial Matcha.
Arrive earlier in the morning if you want a seat inside. The café stays small and fills quickly.
Walk-ins only
GoodNews
- Coffee and lifestyle café concept serving specialty coffee, functional drinks and ceremonial matcha.
- Most locations move faster than sit-down matcha cafés.
- The menu stays simpler than the dedicated Japanese matcha bars.
- Cup Flex: Clean branded takeaway cups designed for quick orders.
- Colour: Soft green.
- Flavour/Texture: Lighter and milkier than stricter Japanese matcha cafés.
Signature Drinks: Matcha Latte, Ceremonial Matcha.
Use GoodNews more for takeaway matcha between neighbourhood stops than for long café stays.
Walk-ins only
Nami Coffee Shop
- Japanese-inspired coffee and matcha café near Étienne Marcel.
- Matcha appears beside coffee and pastries rather than acting as the café’s only focus.
- Matcha drinks can be customised with different milks and fruit additions.
- The café stays smaller and quieter than many Marais matcha spots.
- Most drinks lean creamier and sweeter than traditional Japanese matcha bars.
- Cup Flex: Minimal takeaway cups with clean branding.
- Colour: Bright green.
- Flavour/Texture: Creamy, softer and slightly sweeter than ceremonial matcha bars.
Signature Drinks: Matcha Latte, Strawberry Matcha.
Order the classic matcha latte if you want a cleaner tea flavour without syrups or fruit additions.
Walk-ins only
Maurice Sfez Café
- Paris café by Maurice Sfez serving coffee, pastries and matcha drinks in the Marais.
- Most tables order coffee and pastries alongside matcha rather than matcha alone.
- Seating fills steadily through late mornings and lunch hours.
- The atmosphere stays more neighbourhood café than trend-driven matcha bar.
- Cup Flex: Simple ceramic cups and understated presentation.
- Colour: Mid-green.
- Flavour/Texture: Smooth, balanced and less sweet than many wellness-style matcha cafés.
Signature Drinks: Matcha Latte.
Come before lunch if you want a quieter table inside.
Walk-ins only
Kura-Ge
- Situated on a quiet square behind the Opéra Garnier.
- Minimal, calm space.
- Matcha from Uji, the ceremonial heartland of Japanese tea.
- Cup Flex: Elegant, ceramic.
- Colour: Deep olive green.
- Flavour/Texture: Strong, earthy, authentic, and creamy.
Signature Drinks: Faune Blend Matcha, Iced Coconut Matcha.
Ask about the blends before ordering. The staff know their Uji and the conversation helps decide what’s right for you.
Walk-ins only
Dreamin’ Man
- Looks like a curated vintage apartment.
- Uses Rocky’s Matcha, a specialist supplier.
- The banana bread and the flan are quietly famous.
- Cup Flex: Compact ceramic.
- Colour: Vivid, rich green.
- Flavour/Texture: Clean, grassy.
Signature Drinks: Matcha Latte, Hojicha Latte.
Check Instagram for flan availability before you go.
Walk-ins only
