Whether you prefer your classic ceremonial brews or creative matcha-infused mixes, these Manila spots offer something for every tea lover.
While we might make fun of 2025’s trend-setting performative man for his matcha obsession, let’s be honest, he’s onto something. Matcha isn’t for everyone, but those who enjoy this finely grounded tea are nothing short of devoted. Testament to its versatility and variety are the kinds of beverages you can make with it, from more classic brews to playfully contemporary blends. Manila has become a hub of coffee shops and beverage spots, and these include ones that serve some tasty matcha. Iced, hot, mixed, sweet, balanced, creamy, nutty, even umami: however you might like it, you’re sure to find the drink of your dreams in one of these establishments.
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Niseko Coffee
Niseko Coffee offers balanced matcha beverages that prove the brand knows its tea. It offers an assortment of ceremonial-grade matcha powders from Japan, alongside a line-up of delicious drinks that perfectly showcase the high-quality tea’s nuances. As many customers will tell you, it’s about as close as you can get to a great matcha drinking experience in Japan. And if you want to be just a little more indulgent, the brand also offers a Kyoto Matcha Float with matcha ice cream, matcha, and milk, best paired with a hot taiyaki from their menu.
Niseko Coffee is located at Greenhills Promenade and Alabang Town Center.
Ujisan Matcha
If you want to shake up your matcha drinking experience, head to Ujisan Matcha. With a menu of diverse drinks that show just how much you can do with the tea, you’ll definitely find something new to excite your taste buds. From their layered, nutty Cereal Oat Matcha (single origin Okumidori Matcha, oat milk, and crunchy cereal) to their limited-run Banana Bread matcha (perfect for cinnamon and caramelized banana lovers), it’s the place to be for drinks brimming with personality.
Ujisan Matcha is located at WPF Bldg, White Plains Ave, Quezon City; and King’s Court Bldg 2, Chino Roces Ave, Makati.
Cooper’s Coffee Haus
Continuing the thread of “fun” matcha drinks for dessert lovers or sweet-tooth havers, Cooper’s Coffee Haus serves some pretty tasty matcha as well. Creamy without being too overpowering, it’s a nice option for those who don’t like their tea too strong but still want all that flavor. Have it plain and simple, or extra punchy and caffeinated with their Dirty Matcha option—either way, you can’t go wrong.
Cooper’s Coffee Haus is located at Estancia, One Ayala, SM Megamall, Bonifacio High Street, Ortigas Technopoint, FilOil EcoOil Centre, EcoOil EDSA, and Westgate Center.
Flora Tea Bar
Flora Tea Bar is best known for its botanical gin and inventive, impeccably executed tea cocktails. But as any good innovator knows, reinvention starts with mastering the fundamentals. Alongside its creative offerings, the bar boasts an excellent tea selection, including matcha.
In addition to regularly hosting matcha tea ceremonies and tasting sessions, Flora Tea Bar serves its own lineup of matcha drinks made with high-quality tea sourced from Japan, which is also available for purchase. The bar will be selling a fresh roster of matcha varieties from Uji, Kyoto, to kick off the new year this January, accompanied by five brand new beverage creations for bar-goers, both new and old, to try out.
Flora Tea Bar is located at F7 Rallos, Scout Rallos, Quezon City.
Matchanese
Matchanese uses matcha that’s imported from Kyoto every week, ensuring their drinks carry all that premium flavor. On top of an array of unique matcha latte creations, it also sells ceremonial matcha from Japan and more dessert-esque specials like a Matchanese Float and a fluffy Matchanese Einspänner (their own tea-based take on the classic Viennese coffee drink served with sweet cream).
Matchanese is located at SM North EDSA and The Podium.
