Drinks
11 December 2025
Where to find the best matcha in Christchurch
From classic matcha lattes to creative flavour combinations, explore the top spots in Ōtautahi Christchurch for your fix of the popular drink.
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Where to find the best traditional matcha in Christchurch
Whether you are a matcha purist or prefer yours pink, sweet and fruity, there’s no doubt the Japanese drink has taken the world by storm. Christchurch’s cafe scene is on board and serving up the green tea specialty in all its forms – iced, hot and even baked into pastries and cakes.
Here is your ultimate guide to finding the best matcha in Christchurch.
Espresso Studio by Fushoken
Nestled just outside Riverside Market, this hole-in-the-wall coffee spot is a local favourite amongst city workers. Serving strong coffee (triple shot standard!) Espresso Studio is also loved for their authentic matcha. Hot or cold with your milk of choice, their matcha is traditional and creamy, perfect for true matcha aficionados.
Noki
Modern, stylish and with a Korean-inspired flair throughout the menu, Noki is a popular cafe on Carlton Corner serving up delicious brunch and specialty drinks. Their drink menu includes classic matcha lattes, iced matcha, and their crowd favourite maple matcha. You may even spy a seasonal matcha desserts every so often in the cabinet!
Akin Café
Chic and minimalist, Akin is a central city cafe and popular spot for catchups and work breaks. For true fans of the green latte, choose from the authentic matcha or something a little different like the matcha einspanner – premium matcha topped with a layer of sweetened cream. Or try the hojicha latte, with a creamy nutty flavour the drink is made from roasted green tea, offering slightly less caffeine than its matcha counterpart.
N'Joy Cafe
Located in Addington, N’Joy Cafe offers a cozy, pet-friendly atmosphere with a menu full of Kiwi brunch classics. Taking their matcha seriously, N’Joy Cafe use top-tier matcha from Wabi Matcha, creating a vibrant and smooth latte every time. Traditional and delicious, served hot or cold, they also have flavoured options including the ever-popular strawberry matcha made with homemade strawberry jam.
Ngon Ngon Cafe
What started as a humble night market stall is now a popular cafe serving up their famous market bahn mi alongside a Vietnamese inspired menu. For matcha lovers, you’ll find the classic matcha latte, a dirty matcha and specialty drinks like the passionfruit with matcha cold foam and yuzu matcha iced tea. Their premium first harvest matcha is sourced from Mie Japan, naturally sweet with earthy undertones.
Fika
Located in the heart of the city, Fika is a Scandinavian-inspired café that has become a go-to for those searching for a fun and interesting drink, alongside their delicious bagels and cabinet selection. Serving ceremonial-grade matcha, you can opt for the classic creamy lattes, or one of the creative seasonal specials for fun twists like their strawberry matcha latte topped with strawberry cold foam.
Jotter
A trendy coffee and matcha cart on Colombo Street, Jotter serves premium Japanese matcha drinks alongside delicious homemade treats like Portuguese egg tarts. Choose from their specialty menu that includes seasonal drinks and creative new flavours, such as pistachio matcha, Biscoff matcha, iced ube matcha, and the iced hojicha blossom with strawberry cold foam.
Little Battersea
This chic Sydenham café is located inside a homeware and florist store, making it a stylish haven for coffee lovers and design enthusiasts. Using ceremonial grade matcha from Matcha Wednesday, and with a dedicated matcha menu, you have plenty of choice. Try the classic matcha latte or something different like the matcha lemonade or decadent raspberry white chocolate matcha.
Jolly Deli
Loved for their delicious toasted sammys, Jolly Deli is also a great spot to find authentic matcha. Using ceremonial-grade matcha in their creamy lattes and iced matcha drinks, you can choose to keep it classic or have a browse of the seasonal matcha specials. Mix up your usual flavours for something fun and refreshing, alongside a matcha infused sweet treat from the cabinet!
Gigi's
Cult favourite amongst matcha fans, Gigi’s Coffee and Matcha cart is renowned for its specialty matcha flavours. Gigi’s serves high-quality matcha drinks that aren’t grainy or overly sweet. Popular options include the iced strawberry shortcake matcha, iced macadamia milk maple matcha and sea salt caramel matcha. The perfect takeaway spot, be sure to check out the rotating specials for extra fun flavour combinations.
Gre3n Superfood Juice Bar
Gre3n Superfood & Juice Bar is a plant-focused café offering fresh juices, superfood smoothies, protein shakes, and its signature acai bowls, alongside barista coffee and ceremonial-grade matcha. Their extensive drink menu includes many matcha inspired goodies, including a raspberry white chocolate matcha, mango matcha, salted maple matcha and even an acai matcha.
Where to find the best matcha flavoured treats in Christchurch
Fluffy Bake Shop
Located on Tuam Street, Fluffy Bake Shop is adored for its delectable, sweet treats, colourful fit out and creative drink options. Everything served is a feast for the eyes, decorated and designed with flair. Their matcha drinks include seasonal specials like a frozen matcha latte and iced pistachio matcha latte. You can usually spy a matcha flavoured baked good in the cabinet too, like a gooey strawberry matcha cheesecake or matcha cream-filled croissant.
Blue Moon Bakehouse
A vibrant Asian-inspired bakery on Riccarton Road, Blue Moon is famous for its inventive pastries and specialty drinks. Using the Carnival Matcha range, you are spoilt for choice with flavour options including iced matcha, iced lychee matcha, matcha pistachio latte, matcha tiramisu and even a double matcha affogato! You can even choose your sweetness level to suit your preference. And the matcha goodness doesn’t stop with drinks! The cabinet is overflowing with treats such as matcha croissants and matcha cream-filled pastries.
Renees Kitchen
Situated in Upper Riccarton, Renee’s Kitchen is a popular coffee cart specialising in high-quality Japanese matcha drinks and house baked desserts. The menu is always full of surprising specials, especially in the matcha variety. Drink options can include flavours like salted maple matcha or sea salt coconut matcha. The sweet treats often include matcha flavours and feature items like strawberry matcha flavoured Swiss cake rolls, matcha mille cake and matcha mochi Basque cheesecake.
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