Why London Can’t Get Enough of Matcha Right NowFrom iced matcha mornings to Australian café culture, here’s what’s behind the obsession
There’s a reason matcha suddenly seems to be everywhere in London.
Iced matchas replacing morning coffees. Green drinks appearing across café tables. People swapping their usual flat white for something a little earthier, slower and more ritual-led.
What started as a wellness trend has quickly become part of London’s everyday café culture.
At Lantana, it feels like a natural fit.
Long before matcha became the drink of the summer, Australian cafés were already built around quality ingredients, thoughtful hospitality and creating spaces people genuinely wanted to spend time in.
More Than Just a Trend
Part of matcha’s appeal is the ritual around it.
It feels slower than grabbing a coffee on the run. More intentional. A drink people actually pause for.
And in a city that moves quickly, that matters.
Whether it’s an iced matcha before work, a long brunch with friends or an afternoon reset between meetings, more Londoners are looking for cafés and drinks that make them feel good without losing the social side of going out.
That’s exactly where matcha sits.
Coffee Culture, The Australian Way
Australian cafés have always approached coffee culture differently.
Less transactional. More about atmosphere, hospitality and taking the time to do things properly.
At Lantana, that means:
- speciality coffee from Climpson & Sons
- ceremonial-grade matcha from Good & Proper Tea
- Aussie-style long blacks
- relaxed all-day dining
- spaces designed for lingering a little longer
It’s not just about caffeine. It’s about how the whole experience feels.
Whether you’re ordering a flat white, iced matcha or long black, the ritual matters just as much as the drink itself.
Iced Matcha Season Has Arrived
As London warms up, iced drinks naturally take over.
Our ceremonial-grade matcha from Good & Proper Tea has quickly become one of the season’s favourites alongside speciality coffee, fresh juices and vibrant brunch dishes designed for slower mornings and longer afternoons.
Smooth, earthy and naturally vibrant, it’s the kind of drink that feels equally at home during a quick coffee stop or a long catch-up over brunch.
And while matcha may be having a moment, the appeal feels bigger than trend alone.
It reflects how people increasingly want to spend time:
- slower mornings
- better ingredients
- cafés worth sitting in
- drinks that feel good to order
- spaces that encourage conversation rather than rushing people out the door
More Than Coffee
At Lantana, coffee has always been part of a bigger experience.
Brunch rolling into lunch. Lunch turning into cocktails. Friends gathering around larger tables. A second coffee ordered because nobody’s quite ready to leave yet.
That relaxed Australian café culture still sits at the centre of everything we do across:
- Shoreditch
- London Bridge
- Fitzrovia
From quick weekday coffees to long weekend brunches, our spaces are designed to feel welcoming, social and easy to settle into.
Where to Find Matcha in London
If you’re searching for matcha in London, you’ll now find ceremonial-grade matcha across all Lantana locations.
Available hot or iced, it sits alongside speciality coffee, seasonal all-day dining and Australian-inspired brunch menus designed for how London eats now.
Whether you’re fully in your matcha era or still loyal to your flat white, there’s room for both at the table.
Discover Matcha & Australian Café Culture at Lantana
Visit Lantana in:
- Shoreditch
- London Bridge
- Fitzrovia
For speciality coffee, ceremonial-grade matcha from Good & Proper Tea, all-day dining and a little taste of Australian café culture in London.