Listen, we are full-blown matcha girlies. And this writer identifies himself as a matcha girlie when it comes to sipping the green goodness. And we (and he) really don’t mind wearing that green tag proudly. If you are a recent convert or looking to get initiated into the wonderful green flag world of matcha, we've got you covered. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite matcha spots in Bangalore to get all things matcha. Read on to know our picks!
Bangalore’s Matcha Map: Where to Sip Green And Be A Matcha Girlie
Overview
Sakura Matcha Bar
Okay, we’re sure most of you would agree with us when we say, Sakura Matcha Bar really started the matcha revolution in Bangalore. They started out initially doing pop-ups before setting up what is touted to be Bangalore’s first matcha bar. Serving ceremonial-grade matcha, Sakura now has a cult-like following that resulted in their second location opening in the city. Apart from their matcha drinks, they also serve limited-time matcha desserts, onigiri, soft serves, and other bakes and desserts. Oh, and don’t forget to cop some merch while you are there. We got our pink matcha girlie cap, and honestly, it’s sort of like our therapy/thinking hat for real.
What To Try: The OG, Strawberry Matcha Latte, Lavender Matcha, Hojicha Latte
Cost For Two: INR 600
Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM (Victoria Layout) and 10 AM to 10 PM (JP Nagar)
Instagram: @sakuramatchabar
Purpose Matcha + Coffee House
We have been consuming their Lavender Matcha (minus the chocolate) by the litres, so much so, the staff recognises us the moment we walk in. Which is all we ever want from a cafe — to be recognised for your drink. The sunlit cafe serves a range of hot and cold matcha beverages and desserts along with a full-blown cafe fare and coffee programme. Their drinking matcha is ceremonial-grade, since we think and know we deserve the best. Oh, and their space is so cute, it’s sunlit during the day. Great spot to work out of or go on matcha dates with your girlfriends.
What To Try: Lavender-Chocolate Matcha, Yuzu Matcha Lemonade, Matcha Latte, Chicken Katsu Sando
Cost For Two: INR 750
Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM
Instagram: @purpose.matcha
Turtle Matcha
Indiranagar’s OG matcha spot, before the green revolution happened in the hood, this pet-friendly space does a whole range of matcha drinks and then some. We love the cute, pebbled outdoor space to slow down and sip on our matcha — okaay, we inhale our matcha. They also have bakes to go with your food, including a Matcha Cheesecake and Korean Buns. While we haven't attended any of their events, our friends and followers have, and they do recommend keeping an eye out for their events. They did a matcha sip and paint workshop, so that's cool.
What To Try: Classic Whisk, Strawberry Matcha, and Hazelnut Matcha
Cost For Two: INR 750
Timings: 12 noon to 10 PM
Instagram: @turtlematcha.blr
