Matcha Neuchâtel 2026: Where to Buy Japanese Matcha — Local Supplier

Neuchâtel is a human-scale city with a quietly growing café culture. Several addresses serve matcha. And crucially, it is here, in Colombier, that Maison Genkai is based, one of the very few direct matcha importers in all of French-speaking Switzerland.

Where to drink matcha in Neuchâtel

Co.Pain

Co.Pain is a bakery-café that Neuchâtel residents have embraced for its quality and unpretentious atmosphere. Matcha is available on their menu. The kind of place you return to regularly, where the team knows its regulars and quality of product comes before décor. A good option for integrating matcha into your morning routine in Neuchâtel.

Alba Café

Alba Café is one of Neuchâtel's most appreciated specialty coffee shops. The approach is that of a house that selects carefully what it serves: coffee is taken seriously here, and matcha is too. The setting is considered, the atmosphere quiet, a place for a genuine pause.

Le Coffice

Le Coffice is a different kind of place. Located at Rue St-Maurice 9 (2000 Neuchâtel), open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 8:30am to 5pm, it is a café-coworking space designed for comfortable working with good wifi. Matcha latte is on the menu. For those spending a day in Neuchâtel working remotely, it is a practical and pleasant option, and a good way to support concentration with an alternative to coffee.

For all three addresses, the same note applies: ask about the origin of the matcha. It is the best filter for assessing what you are about to drink.

Maison Genkai: Neuchâtel's direct matcha importer

Maison Genkai (Genkai Works Sàrl) is based in Colombier, canton of Neuchâtel. The company imports directly from Yame, a region of Fukuoka Prefecture recognised in Japan for the softness and umami of its teas. No European intermediary, direct sourcing from producers, regular stock rotation to guarantee freshness.

This is genuinely rare in French-speaking Switzerland: the vast majority of matcha sold in Europe passes through Dutch or German importers. Maison Genkai works directly, which translates into full traceability and a coherent value for money.

The Maison Genkai range

High Ceremonial Matcha 50g — CHF 39.90: the top of the range, first harvest, minimum 21 days shading, stone-ground on granite. For traditional usucha preparation, no sugar, no milk. A matcha worth tasting alone.
Ceremonial Matcha 50g — CHF 29.90: first harvest, stone-ground, zero bitterness. The ideal entry point into serious Japanese matcha.
Premium Matcha 50g — CHF 19.90: first or early second harvest, perfect for daily lattes, cooking, recipes.
Organic Hojicha 50g — CHF 14.90: roasted Japanese green tea, very low caffeine, an ideal alternative for the afternoon or evening. Gentle, warming, slightly caramelised.

Maison Genkai also offers Japanese preparation accessories: chasen (bamboo whisk), chawan (tea bowl), chashaku (dosing scoop).

Delivery and orders

Orders are shipped from Colombier. Delivery time is 1 to 2 business days across Switzerland. Free shipping from CHF 60 for individuals. For professional orders (B2B), free shipping from CHF 150.

Professionals in the canton of Neuchâtel

Cafés, restaurants, hotels and boutiques in the canton of Neuchâtel benefit from a proximity relationship with Maison Genkai. The professional offer includes volume-based pricing, formats from 500g to 25kg, a white label option from 5kg, and free samples for qualified professionals.

Contact: contact@maisongenkai.com | +41 32 580 09 69 | professional page

How to evaluate matcha quality at a café

Before ordering, ask your barista one simple question: where does your matcha come from? Authentic, quality matcha must be Japanese in origin, ideally with a specific region named — Yame (Fukuoka) being the most prized for its smooth, umami-rich character. Matcha with no declared origin is rarely of a grade suited to a genuinely good drink.

At Maison Genkai, we only offer matcha of Japanese origin, sourced directly from Yame (Fukuoka). It is our only non-negotiable criterion.

FAQ

Is there a Japanese matcha supplier in Neuchâtel?

Yes. Maison Genkai (Genkai Works Sàrl), based in Colombier (NE), imports directly from Yame (Fukuoka) and ships in 1 to 2 business days across Switzerland.