Leipzig's matcha scene is small but growing fast. In 2025 a dedicated matcha bar opened just off the Karli, and in summer 2026 local magazine Puls Leipzig rounded up the city's best matcha spots, from a to-go counter in a historic arcade to a cat-themed Japanese tea house in Plagwitz. We held every café to strict checks: two sources agreeing on the address, proof that it is trading in 2026, and evidence that matcha is on the menu. Several popular coffee bars with a matcha latte did not make the cut for lack of current evidence. All three below are verified open as of October 2026.
A modern Japanese tea house with a cat theme, which urbanite named the best address for serious matcha fans in the west of the city, noting the tea is sourced directly from Japan. Alongside matcha the menu covers sencha, gyokuro and hojicha, a lower-caffeine option. Puls Leipzig included it in its June 2026 matcha highlights, praising the playful, kawaii-style interior and creative matcha drinks. urbanite reported a matcha tiramisu sold on Fridays.
Leipzig's dedicated matcha and specialty coffee spot, close to the Karli, opened in August 2025 according to a local openings listing. Delivery menus list a long matcha line-up: usucha, jasmine and ube matcha, fruit matcha lattes and a hojicha latte, with your choice of milk. Puls Leipzig flagged its autumn 2026 specials and listed a weekly Sunday knitting meetup at the café in 2026. Hours vary between listings, so check Instagram (@matcha.corner.lpz) first.
A to-go matcha counter tucked into the Strohsackpassage, the arcade linking Nikolaistrasse and Ritterstrasse near the Nikolaikirche. Puls Leipzig describes it as minimalist and quiet, built more for a quick stop than a long stay, with a few seats, coffee drinks and seasonal specials. Its own site lists premium matcha latte and iced matcha. A gluten-free guide notes several matcha variants with oat milk.
Make Matcha at Home
Inspired by what you tasted? These are the essentials for recreating café-quality matcha in your own kitchen.
As an Amazon Associate, Matcha Spot earns from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. How we choose and check products. Prices checked on October 29, 2026.
Tips for drinking matcha in Leipzig
- Check hours — listings for Matcha Corner disagree, so check its Instagram before you go.
- Go west — pair Nyanko with a walk along the Karl-Heine canal in Plagwitz.
- Friday treat — urbanite reported Nyanko's matcha tiramisu on Fridays.
- Lower caffeine — both Nyanko and Matcha Corner serve hojicha.
- Centre loop — Matcha More sits inside the ring road, close to the Markt.
More cities to explore
Further reading
Find more matcha in Leipzig
Use our finder to search cafés by neighbourhood, opening hours, and drink style.
🍵 Find Matcha Near Me