Whisk Yourself Away to the Best Matcha in Brisbane
Have a craving that just won’t quit? Visit these cafes serving the best matcha in Brisbane for a satisfying sip.
The Matcha movement is showing no signs of slowing, with some suppliers unable to keep up with demand, and cafes selling out (or restricting how many servings they supply per day).
Made from the steamed, dried and ground leaves of green tea plants that spend their growing period in the shade to increase chlorophyll and theanine content, matcha has a somewhat bitter, grassy and vegetal taste that plenty of Brisbane locals can’t get enough of.
Whether you’re drinking it traditionally as a hand-whisked tea, or sampling one of the flavour-packed creations that cafes and market stalls around the city have been serving, we’ve got the next best place for you to visit on your quest to try all of the best matcha spots in Brisbane.
Nodo
It will come as no surprise that one of our favourite cafes and donut specialists in Brisbane is also churning out top-tier matcha. Nodo has a whole bunch of matcha drinks on the menu, both hot and cold, which they create using ceremonial-grade matcha.
But the really exciting part? The monthly specials. In the past, they’ve ranged from banana bread to apple pie but this month’s iteration might be our favourite yet. The pistachio matcha cloud is based on Raw C x Pistachio Papi coconut water with ceremonial grade matcha, a vanilla cold foam, finished with a pistachio crumb. It’s limited edition, so don’t sleep on it!
Multiple locations
Peach Cafe
Peach Cafe ais popular for many reasons — its gooey centred cookies, creative brekkie plates and the convenient proximity to a playground… But its the way they constantly innovate their menu that keeps us coming back time and time again.
And it’s not just the plates that change. Peach Cafe is well known for their decadent drinks, and they’re no stranger to a viral matcha!
At this adorable pink cafe, you can order an iced strawberry matcha, mango milk matcha or the indulgent matcha white hot chocolate to get your fix of the good green stuff.
97 Haig Road, Auchenflower
Kin Cafe
If you’re on the hunt for the best matcha in Brisbane, we’d like to nominate Kin as a top contender!
Blending their homemade strawberry purée and ceremonial grade matcha with your choice of milk, the team creates a perfect blend of sweet fruity flavours and the mellow vegetal notes of the tea.
Kin also keep it creative with fun drink specials. To make it dairy-free, just choose your milk and opt out of the cream on top!
24 Macquarie Street, Teneriffe
ēmmē
Emme on James Street is a cosy, Mediterranean-inspired cafe, perfect for dropping in for a lunchtime meal or a morning matcha with your bestie.
Emme’s signature sip blends rosewater, pistachio, and matcha, finished with your choice of milk. The result? Nutty, floral perfection that is refreshing as it is satisfying. For a sweeter, creamier concoction, try the white chocolate matcha, it pairs perfectly with a nourishing brunch.
3/22 James Street, Fortitude Valley
Sonder
Located in Sunnybank, a cultural and foodie mecca, Sonder pays homage to traditional and modern Japanese cuisine.
Highlighting Japan’s unique flavour profiles by using high-quality matcha, yuzu, beni imo and sakura, no detail is missed when it comes to crafting delightful drinks and desserts at this delicious cafe.
Serving up some of the best matcha in Brisbane, Sonder also have extra decadent treats such as double matcha, matcha nama cake, matcha warabi mochi and seasonal flavours like matcha with chestnut cream and sprinkled with chestnut pieces.
7c Farne Street, Sunnybank Hills
Kimino
Take yourself on an unofficial trip back to a Kyoto cafe with Kimino. Celebrating Japanese craftsmanship & tradition, this cute cafe pours specialty coffee and next-level ceremonial-grade matcha. There’s even a matcha tiramisu and matcha-infused pastry treats to try if you’re craving something sweeter to complement your matcha experience.
You can also peruse a selection of handcrafted Japanese ceramics to add to your home decor.
71 Wardell Street, Ashgrove
Lola’s Coffee Bar
You’ve likely come across Lola’s Coffee Bar on your FYP or explore page. This Filipino-inspired cafe whips up creative concoctions from house-made syrups, cold foams, premium Uji matcha, and top-notch coffee. After going viral repeatedly for their fun, immersive content, Lola’s opened up a second location to make your matcha-hunting even easier.
Try Lola’s classics, such as strawberry, pistachio, pandan, mango, or ube matcha, or sample limited-edition flavours like banana bread at their Tarragindi or Kelvin Grove locations.
Multiple locations
Wuta Brewer
Wuta Brewer is the sister cafe of the South Brisbane Wuta Cafe, and this little inner-city hotspot has quickly become known for its specialty matcha. Pouring only top-grade matcha, Wuta blend the mellow and umami flavours of their ceremonial-grade tea into incredible new flavours that are worth going out of your way for.
Try the iced coconut matcha (made on coconut water) or the matcha strawberry float, which is topped with matcha soft serve for an additional hit.
If you’re also a fan of hojicha, you’re in luck. Wuta brews a mix of floats and flavours with this delicious tea, too! Our personal fave? The Biscoff hojicha–it’s the perfect mix of sweet, caramelised biscuit and nutty, roasted green tea flavouring.
Shop 12, 97 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane City
Now that you’ve narrowed down your matcha hit list, it’s time to check out more of Brisbane’s viral drinks that are making waves on Instagram. Looking for more of a caffeine hit? We’ve got the guide to Brisbane’s best coffee right here.