It’s green, boasts of antioxidants, and is taking over your Insta feed like it’s no one’s business! That’s matcha for you— the shade-grown Japanese green tea that’s now made its space in the mainstream cafe culture in Bengaluru. Served chilled and frothy over ice cubes, brewed hot or even piped as an umami-flavoured ganache over a vanilla cake, matcha is in vogue. So, here are the 5 best matcha places in Bengaluru if you’re obsessed with the viral Japanese brew.
5 Best Places For Matcha In Bengaluru
1. Sakura Matcha Bar
Matcha paglus! Stop everything you’re doing, grab your phones and head to Sakura Matcha Bar. The city’s first micro matcha bar in Victoria Layout serves specialty matcha, and even hot hojicha pours in the cutest space. The elaborative menu includes Dirty Matcha Latte, which comes with a shot of espresso, and Strawberry Matcha Latte, amongst many others.
Where: 33/12, 1st cross road, Victoria Rd, Xavier Layout, Victoria Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560047
When: 11 am to 8 pm
Cost: ₹400 for two approx.
2. The Kind Roastery & Brew Room
Bengaluru’s favourite vegetarian cafe, The Kind, has a matcha menu that will instantly leave you making weekend plans. Sit amidst the cosy planters, and sip a hot cup of Matcha and White Chocolate Latte, as you catch up on your favourite read. If you’re tapping away on your laptop, the Salted Caramel Matcha Shake will surely get you in the holiday mood.
Where: Multiple Outlets
When: 8 am to 11 pm
Cost: ₹1,500 for two approx.
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3. Got Tea
A total matcha heaven, Got Tea in Kalyan Nagar is a cute nook for all things matcha. A menu that’s so expansive with all the green goodness, that you know there’s something new for every visit. The classic Japanese green tea’s hot and cold brews get an innovative dessert-y spin here. Got Tea has interesting brews like Matcha Lemonade, Chocolate Matcha and even a Matcha Financier, to end your matcha journey on a sweet note!
Where: Property Address, 424, 5th Main Rd, HRBR Layout 2nd Block, HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043
When: 9 am to 11 pm
Cost: ₹600 for two approx.
4. Bastian Garden City
At Shilpa Shetty’s Bastian Garden City, matcha is the front and centre of the menu. With carefully curated brews, they’re a matcha made in heaven! With crisp croissants straight out of the oven, a Rose Matcha Latte or a Cherry Matcha Latte would pair perfectly for a brunch date with your girlies at Bastian.
Where: 4, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, St. Marks Road, Bangalore
When: 12 pm to 1 am
Cost: ₹4,000 for two approx.
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5. SOCIAL
SOCIAL may have got you grooving all nights with its LIITs, but it will turn your cafe dates into core memories with its all-new matcha-centric menu. Think chilled, lightly sweetened Coconut Water Matcha Latte. Utterly refreshing! There’s also a freshly brewed White Chocolate Matcha Vanilla Latte for those cosy, chilly Bengaluru evenings.
Where: Multiple Outlets
When: 9 am to 11:30 pm and 12 pm to 12:30 pm
Cost: ₹2,000 for two approx.
Matcha girlies, we hope our guide will get you flowing on the matcha trend or at least nudge you to give the viral Japanese brew a try!
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