Once a niche import, matcha has exploded into the city's health and lifestyle scene, fueling everything from workshops and trendy lattes to gourmet desserts, savoury salads, and even cocktails.
Hands-On Matcha Workshops
Looking to dive deeper? Mumbai now hosts matcha bootcamps where you can learn the art of whisking ceremonial matcha and whipping up matcha lattes, pancakes, panna cotta, and more. Brands like Urban Platter host 2-hour sessions priced around ₹1,000.
They’re fun, informative, and Instagram-ready—perfect for foodies and wellness buffs.
Cafés Serving Every Matcha Dream
Mumbai’s cafés have embraced matcha, offering creative spins beyond the usual latte:
Tokyo Matcha Bar (Bandra) – A Zen hideaway with matcha vanilla bean lattes, cookie‑and‑cream blends, and even matcha fried chicken.
Starbucks & Blue Tokai – Offering matcha frappuccinos and iced tonics for those wanting a caffeine lift minus coffee.
Desserts That Glow Green
Dessert lovers, rejoice! Matcha is making its mark:
Magnolia Bakery: Matcha cupcakes and cake slices with meringue buttercream.
Origami, Kofuku, Yazu, Heng Bok, Pa Pa Ya: From cheesecake and fondants to shaved ice and crème anglaise—these spots are in the know.
Savoury & Athletic Fuel
Matcha isn’t just for treats. You’ll now find it in salads, smoothie bowls, and protein-rich energy bites—an indicator of the city’s growing health-first mindset .
Matcha in Mixology
Mumbai’s bar scene is also catching the green wave. Inspired by Delhi counterparts, bartenders are shaking up matcha cocktails, pairing it with gin, sake, or yogurt-based flavours—a sipper and a skincare-booster in one.
Why Matcha Is the Urban Wellness Trend to Beat
Health-first mindset: Matcha offers antioxidants, L‑theanine for calm focus, metabolism boost, and more .
Aesthetic culture: Its pastel green hue fits Mumbai’s aspirational, “clean‑girl” visual vibe, perfect for Reels and moodboards .
Market momentum: With India’s matcha market growing at ~8.6% annually, it’s clear the trend is here to stay.
Mumbai’s matcha moment isn’t just a fad—it’s a wellness movement wrapped in beautiful green. Rooted in tradition but reborn for Instagram perfection, matcha's versatility is inviting city dwellers to sip, share, and savour.
