Matcha has made its way from Japanese tea ceremonies to Kolkata cafes, thanks to viral Instagram reels. Whether whisked into a creamy latte or swirled into ice cream, matcha’s earthy flavour and vibrant hue are making it a favourite among Kolkatans. Here’s how cafés and restaurants in the city are riding the matcha wave.
Perfect Matcha-a from The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Head to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf for a decadent drink. Their Perfect Matcha-a is a rich matcha blend with smooth flavours of French vanilla, topped with whipped cream and cookie crumble.
Pocket pinch: Rs 325 + taxes (small); Rs 375 + taxes (regular)
Address: Quest
Mall, North
Dumdum, Elgin
Road
Berry Matcha Bubble Tea by Burma Burma, Kolkata
Boba tea fans must try the Berry Matcha Bubble Tea. Made with an exotic concoction of matcha tea, raspberry purée, milk, and tapioca pearls, this a milky treat with pleasant surprises in every sip.
Pocket pinch: Rs 380 plus taxes
Matcha Latte Hot by The Red Bari
Indulge in a hot cup of Matcha Latte at The Red Bari. This sweet, frothy and creamy Japanese tea drink blends Matcha powder, milk and water to create a warm hug in a mug. Vegans can opt for dairy-free milk like almond and oat milk.
Pocket pinch: Rs 290
Green Tea Matcha Vegan & Sugar Free by Minus 30
Dig into Green Tea Matcha Vegan & Sugar Free ice cream from Minus 30. This creamy guilt-free frozen treat is going to satiate all your matcha cravings.
Pocket pinch: Rs 254
Matcha White Chocolate Cookie (Ny Style) by The Buttercream Co.
Imagine a chunky, gooey cookie in matcha flavour. The imagination turns into reality at The Buttercream Co.. Oozing with Van Houten white chocolate chunks, this matcha cookie is a must-try.
Pocket pinch: Rs 150
Mango Matcha Pastry by Starbucks
Indulge in a tropical mango mousse cake layered with a matcha vanilla sponge at any outlet of Starbucks. Each spoon of this dessert is filled with the subtle goodness of matcha.
Pocket pinch: Rs 320
Address: Any outlet of Starbucks
Strawberry Matcha Latte from Cafe 82
Settling for a simple matcha latte is never disappointing. The sweet fusion of fresh strawberries and ceremonial matcha is a refreshing delight.
Pocket pinch: Rs 382
Coconut Matcha from The Daily
Savour the earthy taste of matcha blended with a nutty flavour of coconut at The Daily.
Pocket pinch: Rs 335
Sun-kissed mango matcha latte from Karma Kettle
Indulge in season’s special alphonso mango puree layered with delicious vanilla matcha latte with chunks of mango and chia seed at Karma Kettle.
Pocket pinch: Rs 250
