8 Matcha Spots in Paris

Matcha isn’t just having a “moment” – it’s having a full-blown Parisian love affair. While Japan and France have been borrowing from each other’s cultural wardrobes for well over a century (the French even coined the term japonisme to describe the craze for Japanese art, fashion, and theater in the 19th century), the fascination hasn’t slowed down one bit. These days, it’s less about woodblock prints and more about manga, anime, Japan Expo crowds, and yes… that bright green cup of matcha you see all over Instagram. The craze became so intense that Le Monde reported back in May on a looming global shortage of matcha due to this surging demand combined with heatwaves affecting crop sizes and US tariffs on Japan.

I’ll admit, the first time I tried matcha I wasn’t convinced. I thought it tasted a bit like, well, grass. But as I learned, and as with most things, much depends on the quality and preparation. When it’s done right, it’s smooth, slightly sweet, and surprisingly comforting – plus, it’s been marketed as the healthier alternative to your daily espresso, providing a longer and more stable increase in energy rather than coffee’s sharper, more intense burst. And in Paris, you’ll find no shortage of cafés putting their own spin on it.

So if you’re curious where to sip the best matcha and eat the best matcha delicacies in Paris, here are eight spots worth visiting, and what you should order from each. 

 

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Kura-ge 

2 Rue du Roi de Sicile, 4th

Or: 2 Sq. de l’Opera-Louis Jouvet, 9th

What to order: Matcha Affogato

Nami Coffee 

145 Rue St. Denis, 2nd

What to order: Iced blueberry matcha

 

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Đoòng 

8 Rue Saint-Paul, 4th

What to order: Matcha Ichigo Latte (Strawberry Matcha Latte)

 

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Matcha Social Club 

39 rue des petits champs, 1st

What to order: Matcha Mochi 

 

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Moonlight Cafe 

27 rue des gravilliers, 3rd

What to order: Iced Coco Matcha Latte 

 

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Umami Cafe  

22 Rue Béranger, 3rd

What to order: Matcha Cookie 

 

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Miyabi 

2 Rue Joseph Sansboeuf, 8th

What to order: Matcha crème brûlée crepe 

 

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Shodai 

4 locations across Paris: 4 Rue Gabriel Lamé, 12th

20 Rue Daval, 11th

19 rue Saint-Augustin, 2nd

7 Rue Volta, 3rd

What to order: Matcha taro bubble tea 

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