Fans of the green stuff are in luck, as there’s plenty of brilliant places to get the brew in Leeds.
Whether you have it iced or hot, unflavoured or mixed with superbly sweet additions, matcha really is the drink of the moment. We all know the big chains, but we’ve rounded up a ceremonial grade list of the city’s lesser-known spots to grab a cup of this tremendous tea – and however you order yours, it’s sure to taste as good as it looks on your Instagram.
Raw Coffee
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This city centre coffee shop is the place for people who take their matcha seriously. The owners don’t mess around when it comes to the beverages they brew, serving the finest ceremonial grade matcha and mixing it to perfection. As well as sourcing with intent, they also craft with creativity, meaning they often have tasty new specials, and are always happy to recommend something to suit your tastes.
They’re one of our absolutely favourite places to pick up a matcha, with gorgeous looking drinks that come topped with flowers, swirled with blueberries and with a pop of vibrant green that will add some gorgeous colour to your Instagram story.
Raw Coffee, 10 Mill Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5DQ.
Kapow
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Self-proclaimed ‘coffee nerds’, Kapow serves up exceptional matcha from their Thornton’s Arcade location. Their obsession with perfecting brews means they’ve worked hard to refine every step of the process, from training their staff on the production of raw matcha products and preparation, to only opening the packs when they need to use them so they stay as fresh as possible.
They work very closely with their matcha suppliers, Chaology, using a type of matcha called ‘Mokuren’. It’s a stone-ground first harvest tencha (the green tea used to make matcha), ensuring the very highest quality. You can enjoy it as a hot or iced latte or, for something a bit different, served cold with tonic or distilled water. For those wanting a great low-caffeine alternative to matcha, Kapow also serves hojicha, a roasted green tea.
Kapow, 15 Thornston’s Arcade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6LQ.
TSUJIRI
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TSUJIRI might just be the original champion of matcha. First established all the way back in 1860, the brand was integral at bringing matcha to the minds and hearts of people across the world. Today, you can find them in Kirkgate Market, where their dedicated Japanese matcha dessert tea house always does things by the book.
They source their matcha from Kyoto, the most famous and historical tea region, so you know it’s going to be good. Their passion is clear, with the highest grade of Japanese green tea served in their drinks and sweet treats. The menu is an imaginative smorgasbord of matcha creations, from their iconic matcha mille crepe cake, to ice cream and delectable drinks like the tiramisu matcha latte, which comes with a ladyfinger for dipping. This is a true celebration of the mighty matcha.
TSUJIRI, 17 Ludgate Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7HZ.
Cup + Lid
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Better known for their decadent hot chocolates, Cup + Lid also knows how to serve a mean matcha. If you can pull yourself away from their 16 varieties of chocolates, you’ll be rewarded with indulgent matcha creations that are truly a delight, from hot brews to creamy milkshakes.
Keep things classic with a hot matcha latte or go cold with white chocolate and strawberry flavourings. If you want to take things up a notch, why not give their Matchamisu a go? This signature drink is an iced sensation, pairing matcha with white chocolate and topping it with their exquisite tiramisu cream. Whatever you choose to order, you won’t be disappointed here.
Cup + Lid, 29 The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6PU.
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Don’t let this unassuming Japanese-style cafe in Kirkgate Market fool you – they pack a big punch of flavour. They source their tea powder from Kyoto and serve it in a range of imaginative ways. You can have the usual iced or hot matcha latte, or you can kick things up with a power matcha (served with added espresso) or opt for the lower-caffeine hojicha if you prefer.
Their matcha also extends to their dreamy dessert menu, which features the likes of a light-as-cloud matcha crepe cake and traditional matcha red bean cake roll. Whether you’re popping into Kirkgate Market for your weekly shop or just strolling through on your way to work, there are few better pick-me-ups than this.
hiyaa., Unit 33, Row E, Hall 1976, Leeds Kirkgate Market, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7JH.
Sonder
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If you love to sit back and take your time to enjoy your matcha, then there are few better places in Leeds to do just that than Sonder. This wonderfully aesthetic coffee shop can be found in Grand Arcade, and it looks like it’s been plucked from the pages of an interior design magazine, with neutral tones and chic accents.
You can go hot or iced with your matcha, and personalise it with syrups and milk alternatives – or pick it up in a can to take away with you. However you take yours, we recommend dropping by on a Monday morning. Sonder helps you get some mindful motivation with a very generous two for one offer on matcha drinks from 10am to midday on Mondays. We can’t think of any better way to start our working weeks.
Sonder, 27-28 Grand Arcade, 20 Merrion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6PG.
The Savvy Baker
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If you want to scratch your sweet treat craving while getting your matcha fix, then Savvy Baker is the place to be. While their famously gooey brownies and cookies are worth the visit alone, the matcha is definitely no afterthought. They use a specially designed kettle set to exactly 70°C, to ensure the matcha is never burned.
You can also take your pick between two types of matcha – a sweeter one blended with coconut sugar and cinnamon or a stronger option for matcha connoisseurs. There’s a selection of flavours – including blueberry, strawberry, maple, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and banana bread – as well as Jersey cow’s milk and gluten-free barista oat milk. Whether you like it hot or cold, this is a great place to pick up your matcha, and of course, something sweet to go with it.
The Savvy Baker, Unit K3, 27 Albion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5AT & Unit C, Oaktree Business Park, Limewood Crescent, Seacroft, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 1NF.
Habitum
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A contemporary, design-focused space, Habitum provides a streamlined self-order experience, helping you pick up your matcha with none of the fuss. Here, your cup of matcha is more than just a treat – all their drinks have been expertly engineered to ensure they deliver the best in both flavour and functionality.
For starters, they do away with nasty seed oils, using only clean milks in their beverages. They also make your hydration work even harder, thanks to the option to add things like collagen and protein to double up on your drink’s benefits. These clean, natural and organic supplement additions are provided by WillPowders – and they go down even nicer with one of Habitum’s satisfying matcha cookies.
Habitum, 9 Hunslet Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1JQ.
HiiGRIND
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HiiGRIND balances a passion for health and wellbeing with quality, specialty coffees and brews. It’s a place where you can drink clean, thanks to their fitness-focused ethos and sleek, contemporary space. Their matcha menu is just as clean and high-quality, with the tea being ceremonial grade and sourced from the Uji region of Japan.
With over a decade of experience, they know their stuff. They use Rude Health coconut milk to give your drink a luxuriously creamy flavour, while their iced matcha can come in a rainbow of different fruit flavours, from blueberry to strawberry, and peach. Pair your matcha with one of their açaí bowls, Greek yoghurt bowls or avocado smash to feel good inside and out.
HiiGRIND, inside Flannels, King Edward Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6BR.
Bird & Blend
Bird & Blend is a quaint little tea shop in the stunning Victoria Quarter that welcomes you with fragrant blends and warm hospitality. The friendly staff are always happy to make recommendations and help you discover your ideal tea, with boundless knowledge and enthusiasm that they’re always ready to share.
While they have absolutely no shortage of other tea options, Bird & Blend boasts the UK’s largest collection of flavoured matcha green tea powder. They’re all made with pure-grade matcha, ensuring you get all the goodness with the added fun of their imaginative flavour creations. Will you go for ice cream matcha? Buttermint? Raspberry ripple? Not sure? You can try before you buy, with the shop selling hot drinks, along with all the equipment you need to whip them up at home.
Bird & Blend, Unit 42, Victoria Quarter, Victoria Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6BE.
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