Best Matcha Cafés in Zurich (2026)

Q: What is the best matcha café in Zurich?

Ju Matcha Bar is a Zurich reference for a dedicated matcha and Japanese green tea experience, with chasen preparation.

Q: Where to buy Japanese matcha in Zurich?

A few Japanese grocery stores are available in the city centre. For traceable matcha delivered in Switzerland, Maison Genkai ships from Colombier, Neuchâtel.

Q: Which matcha supplier for a Zurich café?

Maison Genkai supplies professionals across Switzerland from Colombier, Neuchâtel; its professional page explains samples, formats and contact options.

Looking for a good matcha café in Zurich? This practical guide focuses on places where you can drink matcha, the questions worth asking at the counter, and the route to take if you want Japanese matcha at home. It is updated for 2026 around addresses and selection criteria rather than a generic list.

Matcha addresses in Zurich

Ju Matcha Bar

Ju Matcha Bar is Zurich's matcha reference, and probably the country's. Entirely dedicated to matcha and Japanese green tea drinks, the bar offers an experience structured around ritual: matcha is prepared with a chasen, in a pared-back, attentive setting. This is the address to choose if you want to understand what matcha can be when treated with the seriousness it deserves.

The menu includes several preparations, from traditional usucha to more accessible variations. The place has become a reference in Zurich's tea and specialty coffee circles. If you visit for the first time, order a traditionally served matcha first — it is the best starting point.

Specialty coffee shops

Beyond Ju Matcha Bar, several Zurich specialty coffee shops include matcha on their drinks menu. Quality varies by supplier. Some addresses in Langstrasse, Kreis 5 and Wipkingen have integrated matcha seriously into their offer. Ask — the barista's answer tells you a lot about the level of attention given to the product.

Japanese grocery stores

Zurich has a few Japanese grocery stores — mainly around the city centre and main station — selling imported matcha. Variable quality, often without a region or grade indicated. Useful in a pinch, less useful for building a serious practice.

Buying quality matcha in Zurich

For matcha with a verifiable origin and a grade documented by Japanese standards, Maison Genkai (Colombier, Neuchâtel) imports directly from Yame (Fukuoka) and delivers to Zurich in 48 to 72 hours. It is Switzerland's most transparent supplier on grade criteria: first harvest only for ceremonial, minimum 21 days shading, stone-ground.

High Ceremonial Matcha 50g — CHF 49.90: first choice for traditional preparation, comparable to what you might taste at Ju Matcha Bar
Ceremonial Matcha 50g — CHF 39.90: first harvest, stone-ground, accessible daily
Premium Matcha 50g — CHF 29.90: for lattes and cooking
Organic Hojicha 50g — CHF 21.90: roasted, gentle, very low caffeine

Free shipping from CHF 60, 48 to 72 hours across Switzerland. Japanese preparation accessories also available.

For Zurich professionals

Zurich cafés, restaurants and hotels looking for a reliable Swiss matcha supplier: Maison Genkai offers a structured B2B programme, formats from 500g to 25kg, white label from 5kg, free samples. See the matcha wholesale page or write to contact@maisongenkai.com.

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

What is the best matcha café in Zurich?

Ju Matcha Bar is the absolute reference in Zurich for an authentic matcha experience. Entirely dedicated to matcha and Japanese green tea drinks, with chasen preparation.