Matcha is everywhere. From desserts to teas and coffees, this finely ground powder of green tea originated in China, but it is now laregly associated with Japan. People tend to love its bright green colour and strong umami flavour so much that visiting matcha-growing regions in Japan is now on many tourists’ bucket lists.

　　In Delhi, many artisanal cafés and restaurants have incorporated the powder into their hot and cold beverages. Whether it’s the warm bite of a matcha coffee or the refreshing nature of an iced matcha, you will find it at multiple places in India's national capital. Here are the best places for a matcha latte in Delhi-NCR.

　　Fig At Malcha

　　Spread across two floors, Fig at Malcha has a spacious seating arrangement that encourages people to linger and chat. One of its most striking features is the life-size windows that provide ample sunlight. The neutral tones give vibes of Nordic and Japanese simplicity, making it the perfect place to sip on matcha lattes.

　　Besides the green-tinted drink, their menu features flavourful and healthy options. With high-quality, seasonal produce from local farms, 100 per cent GMO-free meat, cage-free eggs, a Parisian-style in-house bakery that bakes fresh loaves of bread and pastries, and “farm-to-cup” specialty coffee, this place will become your favourite haunt in no time.

　　Address: 3/48, Malcha Marg, Market, Dharam Marg, Block C, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri - 110021

　　Chelvies Coffee

　　Chelvies aspires to be the place where people get their morning coffee and start their working day. Besides the warm vibes of the interior, the highlight here is undoubtedly their speciality coffee that gives off sweet and savoury aromas, thanks to its beans sourced from the top-quality coffee plantations. Their matcha cappuccino awakens the senses with an invigorating and distinct flavour. Pair it with their pan-toasted sautéed mushrooms or creamy soft-scrambled eggs for a delightful taste.

　　Address: M-6, Block M, Connaught Place - 110001

　　Cafe Tesu

　　This fine dining outlet features a wide selection of international and local cuisines, as well as a selection of wines and cocktails that are perfect for any meal. The modern and stylish décor, and attentive staff make a trip here memorable. Cafe Tesu produces freshly baked desserts, Mediterranean dishes, and a variety of bespoke tea blends and cold brews. Matcha lovers can enjoy their iced matcha latte just in time for spring and summer. Try it with their all-American pancakes.

　　Address: 4, Sri Aurobindo Marg, near IIT Crossing, Vijay Mandal Enclave, Kalu Sarai - 110016

　　Green Neko

　　Green Neko is a chain of cafés known for serving Japanese-Hawaiian cuisine and Taiwanese drinks. Their vibe attracts a vibrant, youthful crowd looking for a great place to hang out. The menu features delicious poke bowls, donburi, and a variety of bubble teas that will satisfy any craving. Their matcha menu has five options: a matcha latte, a matcha iced tea, a strawberry matcha boba, a mango matcha boba or the regular matcha bubble tea. You probably won’t be able to have all of them in one go, but that just means you have to make repeat visits to drink them all—a worthy endeavour!

　　Address: Ground Floor, 94A, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave - 110029

　　Third Wave Coffee

　　This artisanal Indian coffee chain uses handpicked and carefully roasted coffee beans to make a variety of caffeine creations. One of these is their matcha latte, which has won rave reviews online. You can pair them with their any one of their all-day breakfast options, hummus and pita platter, or any one of their spicy sandwiches.

　　Address: Multiple outlets across the city.