Best matcha in Amsterdam

Lera Matcha

This famed matcha spot has an Instagrammable aesthetic down pat: sleek and shiny, with a stainless steel interior simply begging to be photographed. While its beauty makes it deserving of a visit, the quality of its matcha is what keeps people coming back. With matcha powder sourced from the volcanic Kyushu Islands region in Japan, Lera’s brews are all about tradition paired with a cool modern edge. 

Lera Matcha | Ferdinand Bolstraat 146, De Pijp 

Taigu

For Taigu, quality is truly the order of the day. Their organic, stone-milled matcha powder from Uji, Japan, infuses their products with flavours that conjure up the age-old tea traditions of Kyoto. With two locations, now in Oost and in De Pijp, Taigu’s passion for matcha extends from its lattes to its food menu - think gooey matcha terrine or decadent matcha tart - cementing its reputation as one of the city’s best spots to enjoy the fruits of this famed green tea flavour.  

Taigu | Ceintuurbaan 246 & Andreas Bonnstraat 36, De Pijp & Oost

YUSU + NO YUSU

Hailed as one of Amsterdam’s best coffee spots in the city, it’s no surprise that Yusu’s reputation for matcha also precedes it. Effortlessly cool and chic, this cafe’s minimalist interior and cool crowd add to its appeal, but it’s the hot (and iced) brews that keep people coming back for more. Like its Oost counterpart, Yusu’s newest venue No-Yusu in Noord offers up plenty of potent matcha brews, made to be enjoyed on its sun-soaked terrace. 

YUSU + NO YUSU | Andreas Bonnstrat 2 & Gedempt Hamerkanaal 83, Oost & Noord 

Saint-Jean

The verdict is in: Saint-Jean lives up to the hype. On any given weekend morning, you’ll find a line right out the door, but pick a quiet Tuesday afternoon and you might just get lucky. This French-inspired bakery (and deli across the road) is a favourite for both locals and visitors, with house-made plant-based pastries, coffees and matchas that are sure to win over even the most selective matcha-drinker. Pair your matcha with a camomile-infused custard tart or a rhubarb and strawberry Danish for some well-deserved indulgence. 

Saint-Jean | Lindengracht 158, De Jordaan

Tea Stories

The recently opened Tea Stories on the Haarlemmerdijk pulls you in with its mint-green facade and its promise of vegan teas and lattes. From velvety pumpkin-spice lattes to punchy lavender matchas, these carefully concocted drinks are made by attentive baristas who go the extra mile to ensure quality and flavour. If you’ve worked up an appetite, try one of their soft and gooey Japanese mochis alongside your drink (pro tip: opt for their mouth-watering matcha flavoured mochi). 

Tea Stories | Haarlemmerdijk 122, City Centre

Nomu

Around the corner from Tea Stories, you’ll find Nomu. Revered for its boba tea and flavourful matchas, this hole-in-the-wall takeaway spot has a menu that will please even the most discerning matcha enthusiast. Served exclusively with vegan milk alternatives, its ceremonial-grade matcha is imported from Kagoshima, Japan, ensuring your drink has that perfectly balanced umami kick.  

Nomu | Haarlemmerdijk 96, City Centre 

Oficina

Oficina, located on the Jan van Galenstraat in the city’s west, is a canteen-style cafe run by friends-turned-business partners Zana Josipovic and Naiara Sabandar. After travelling through Asia together, the pair fell in love with the world of tea – a passion you can feel reverberate throughout their drinks menu with its special emphasis on teas from across the Asian continent, including Japan, China and Taiwan. Oficina’s top-tier matcha powder is sourced from the Uji region in Japan. For a true moment of decadence, try their matcha white chocolate cookie, or tuck into their legendary matcha-infused soft serve. 

Oficina | Jan van Galenstraat 147, West  

Tea Culture Club & Teahouse Moychuy

Step into this unassuming spot on the Rozengracht and you’ll find yourself immersed in a world of zen (and matcha). From its elaborate menu – caramel matcha latte, anyone? – to its beautifully ornate tea house design and mindful tea ceremonies, Tea Culture Club and Teahouse Moychuy is unlike anything you’ll find in the city. The best part? Located on a busy street in the middle of the bustling Jordaan neighbourhood, with just one step inside, the noise melts away. You’ll find a moment for quiet contemplation while sipping some of the city’s best matcha.

Tea Culture Club and Teahouse Moychuy | Rozengracht 92H