A matcha lovers guide to the Kāpiti Coast

While coffee reigns supreme here, Remedy also serves up refreshing iced matchas in vanilla or strawberry. Just a short stroll from the beach and Raumati Village boutiques, it’s the perfect pick-me-up before a seaside wander or some shopping.

Boss Bagels doesn’t just serve up legendary bagels - they’ve also got an iced matcha menu that’s hard to resist. From vanilla, strawberry and banana to white chocolate, salted caramel, and even lemonade, there’s a flavour for every matcha mood. Pair it with one of their bagels, and you’re good to go!

Serving up matcha with a creative twist, Sheffield Street Espresso Garden has reimagined the popular strawberry matcha in overnight oat form. Think delicious matcha oats, strawberry chia, Raglan’s coconut yoghurt, and Montfoort’s iconic strawberry jam - all layered up into the ultimate mid-morning treat. Get in quick though, it’s only around for a limited time!

For matcha purists and flavour adventures alike, Hey Coastie has you covered. Go classic with a ceremonial-grade iced matcha or smooth hot latte, or try one of their fruity iced matcha options like mango, blueberry, vanilla, strawberry, or banana. With oat, soy and coconut milk on offer too, you can sip your way to a matcha-mazing treat that suits your style.

On the northern tip of the coast? Swing by Kōwhai Eatery in Ōtaki for your matcha fix. Using high-quality, certified organic matcha - totally vegan when paired with one of their four plant-based milks, the menu features iced strawberry and vanilla matcha, plus hot matcha latte. You can also grab Morning Made Matcha Latte blends to whip up your own at home.