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The Best Matcha Shops in Seattle

By Published On: July 30, 20254.3 min readViews: 280 Comments on The Best Matcha Shops in Seattle

Not for the first time, there has been a rise in demand for matcha across the world. The powder made from green tea is purportedly good for you because it’s rich in antioxidants and the bright green drinks look good on TikTok, so what’s not to love? So many people have jumped aboard the matcha bandwagon that suppliers are reporting shortages.

Here’s a short list of some of the best places to get matcha in the Seattle area (plus one in Tacoma). These spots specialize in matcha and pair it with flavors ranging from ube and pandan to marshmallow and lavender; many source matcha directly from Japan.

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This spot in Belltown sources matcha from Japan for its signature lattes and handcrafted drinks. It also serves hojicha, a low-caffeine tea varietal with a nutty and chocolatey flavor profile. Adjust your drink by adding sweetener or a cream top, changing your matcha strength, or adjusting your sweetness level. You can also get pastries and light bites like caneles and Japanese egg sandwiches.

410 Stewart Street, in Belltown

The inside of Atuela.
Atuela

With locations in Phinney Ridge and Capitol Hill, this boba shop’s interior is just as eye-catching as its drinks. Its matcha is sourced from Shizuoka, Japan, and it’s available with ube, banana milk, black sesame, and white mocha. The most popular drink is the strawberry matcha made with housemade strawberry puree; non-matcha drinkers can enjoy iced or hot tea like brown rice gyokuro, grape oolong, and peach ginger.

1715 12th Avenue #100, on Capitol Hill, and 7006 Greenwood Avenue, on Phinney Ridge

Two colorful drinks being held up next to a wall sign reading “Match Magic.”

Drinks at Matcha Magic
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Matcha Magic has a popular matcha cafe in Bellevue, recently opened a second location in Redmond, and is now expanding to Seattle with locations coming to Capitol Hill (open August 10), and South Lake Union (late September). Many of its drinks are “potions,” lattes made with boosters and adaptogens with purported health benefits like ashwagandha, blue spirulina, collagen, and reishi. Crowd favorites include the Toasted Matchamallow Latte and Matcha Horchata. All the matcha is sourced from a single family farm in Shizuoka. You can also try one of the signature smoothies or get a loaded toast or acai bowl. Five percent of sales go to Ladies Who Launch, a nonprofit committed to bridging the equity gap for women and non-binary entrepreneurs.

10246 Main Street A, in Bellevue, and 7705 168th Avenue Northeast Suite 110, in Redmond

A green and lavender beverage on an outdoor tabe.

Matcha at Yoka.
Yoka

Yoka started as a boba pop-up, but with the recent opening of its permanent location in Madrona, it has expanded to become a specialty cafe offering a range of matcha and coffee drinks. Some of the matcha items are inspired by the co-owners’ Filipino and Korean heritage, including the Turon Matcha, which is made with a roasted banana puree. Yoka also offers classic combinations like the Strawberry Matcha made with strawberry compote, or a “Matcha Matcha,” which is matcha served with matcha creme. You can check out the mini food and lifestyle market by Anyoung Super in the space, which includes products from many Asian-owned small businesses, or join the run club.

1101 34th Avenue, in Madrona

Jin Jin Matcha works with tea farmers in Shizuoka to source its matcha, which is hand-whisked for hot or iced drinks. Its creative lattes include flavors like black sesame, lavender, butterfly pea flower, and strawberry (you can also get something simpler like a traditional or sparkling matcha). The shop’s first location is in Tacoma, but Seattleites will soon be able to venture to Downtown Seattle to visit the forthcoming second location. You can also try your luck at getting a ceremonial matcha tin, which is available in limited quantities.

1019 Pacific Avenue, in Tacoma

A stylized photo of a matcha drink.

You can’t get matcha at Phe, but this is what it would look like.
Phe

This new cafe on Capitol Hill was started by sisters who loved matcha and coffee and wanted to share their love of these drinks with the world. Although known for their matcha drinks, as of July Phe is currently out of matcha due to that pesky global shortage. Other popular drinks include the Hojicha Latte Einspainer, which is made with a sweet cream foam, as well as the Phe Me, a black sesame coffee. The latest addition to the menu is the Phe Keo, which is made with phin-brewed coffee, caramel milk, and cold foam, and topped with a honeycomb toffee. If you’re hungry, there’s also a selection of food including banh mis, egg rolls, pho, and more. Check Phe’s Instagram for updates on matcha availability.

721 Pine Street, on Capitol Hill

A pair of stylish matcha drinks.

Matcha at Aroom.
Aroom

This Vietnamese coffee shop in Fremont has a small but mighty menu of matcha drinks, including flavors like sesame, pandan, and matcha. Enjoy your drinks with a pastry like a cornetto, scone, or castella. You can also try the house cake, which has the texture of a pancake or sponge cake with the option of a cheese or pate and pork floss filling.

3801 Stone Way, in Fremont




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