Matcha is making waves across the UAE, with milk tea enthusiasts and health-conscious drinkers alike embracing its calming yet energizing properties. This vibrant green tea is replacing traditional coffee drinks, offering a focused serenity thanks to L-theanine, an amino acid known for its relaxing benefits. Whether you’re craving a creamy latte or a refreshing iced matcha, these handpicked spots in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the perfect destinations to sip your way to zen.
Dubai’s Best Matcha & Milk Tea Spots
Rumailah Farms (Umm Suqeim)
Known for its brown sugar-infused matcha, Rumailah Farms is perfect for those seeking a unique twist on the classic drink. Order through Talabat for delivery or visit to try their milkshakes and other flavors.
The Matcha Tokyo (JBR)
A Japanese matcha brand that opened its doors in Dubai last year, offering signature drinks like the velvety Matcha Latte and the bold Matcha Coffee Latte, a combination of matcha and coffee.
Blu Matcha (Multiple Locations)
Blu Matcha is a dedicated matcha haven, offering everything from traditional lattes to creative concoctions like the Ube Matcha Latte. The stylish locations also feature Instagram-worthy designs with touches of green.
The Edit (Alserkal Avenue)
Perfect for fashion enthusiasts, this boutique features a matcha bar offering a variety of lattes and iced drinks, providing an energizing break during your shopping spree.
Orto Cafe (Dubai Canal)
For a matcha experience with a view, head to Orto Cafe overlooking the Dubai Canal. Enjoy their Matcha Smoothie Bowl, a healthy blend of matcha, fruits, and granola.
Pekoe Tea & Bread Bar (Alserkal Avenue)
This industrial-chic spot is perfect for tea aficionados, serving ceremonial-grade matcha whisked to perfection for a pure and calming experience.
Nette (Al Quoz)
Offering a Californian vibe within a trendy padel court complex, Nette specializes in matcha-focused drinks, including a signature matcha milkshake with vanilla ice cream and almond milk.
Abu Dhabi’s Best Matcha & Milk Tea Spots
LOCAL (Al Zeina & Mamsha Al Saadiyat)
A minimalist dream, LOCAL offers a smooth and creamy grass green latte that is as visually appealing as it is satisfying.
Coffee Architecture
This minimalist cafe takes matcha lattes to the next level, serving both hot and iced matcha-based lattes that pack a punch.
Salt & Caramel
Tucked away in Abu Dhabi, this quaint cafe is the ideal spot to curl up with a book and enjoy a warm matcha beverage in a cozy setting.
Ava Cafe
With a vintage yet minimalist vibe, Ava Cafe elevates your matcha experience with drinks like cold fluffy lattes and iced tonics perfect for summer days.
Now that you’ve got the lowdown, it’s time to sip, savor, and experience the best matcha and milk tea spots in the UAE!
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