Ube might have taken the city by storm, but storms pass, and the green girl is still standing. Matcha lovers stayed for the earthy first sip and the creamy iced cup that fixes a long day. Kanpur has 9 spots for the daily orderers and the still-undecided, serving it classic, fruity and fizzy. Ube is a phase, Matcha is a lifestyle.
At Sidewalk Bakehouse & Cafe, the Matcha Berry Pop, No Milk Iced Matcha and Vanilla Matcha Latte are the ones to try. Fruity, bold and creamy, in that order of mood. Start with whichever sounds right, and expect to be back for the other two. The green stuff has officially gotten past the doubters.
When- 9 AM- 1 AM
Where- 7/178, A 1, Ground Floor, Khalasi Line Road, Swaroop Nagar
Matcha at a coffee house sounds like a wrong turn, but Seezen Coffee House & Kitchen makes it feel right. The Strawberry Iced Matcha Cold Foam is the easy way in, the Iced Hojicha Latte is roasted and smooth, and the Matcha Affogato works as dessert and drink at once.
When- 10 AM- 12 AM
Where- 14/63, Near Volkswagen Showroom, Civil Line
Matcha is meant to be an acquired taste, until someone adds mango. Nothing Before Coffee in Kanpur makes that shortcut worth taking. The Blueberry Matcha Iced Latte is the tart one, the Mango Matcha Iced Latte is the sunny one, and the Strawberry Matcha Iced Latte is the safe bet that disappears first.
When- 11 AM- 11 PM
Where- 117/H-2/7, Shop G-1, Pandu Nagar, Kakadeo
Luca The Oven in Kanpur keeps its matcha menu short and honest, the Traditional Matcha for purists, the Matcha Latte for the gently curious, and the Iced Matcha Latte for anyone who gave up on hot drinks around April.
When- 11 AM- 11:15 PM
Where- 113/115A, 3rd Floor, Madhu Sudhan Tower, Swaroop Nagar
Matcha is meant to be calm, quiet and a little serious, which is why it’s funny to find it with tapioca pearls. At Boba Bhai in Kanpur, the Mango, Matcha Bloom and Strawberry Matcha Bubble Teas are the ones to try, with Korean street food nearby for the snack round. Sip, chew, repeat.
When- 10 AM- 10 PM
Where- T-24, Food Court 16/113, Third Floor, The Z Square Mall, M.G Road, Mall Road
Ghata Para’s begins with the soil, and somehow ends with matcha. In Kanpur, the Classic Matcha, Strawberry Matcha and Blue Matcha are the ones worth ordering. Earthy, fruity and a little indulgent, in whatever order your mood chooses. Pick one, then pick another.
When- 8 AM- 12 AM
Where- 7/137-A, Lower Ground Floor, Zone 16, Near HDFC Bank, Swaroop Nagar
The Vegan Matcha Iced Latte is light and earthy, the Mango Matcha Iced Latte is fruity, and the Vanilla Matcha Iced Latte is the smoothest of the three at THF. Cold, green and refreshing, all three.
When- 9 AM- 12 AM
Where- 15/78, Ground Floor, Green Park, Civil Line
Green drinks don’t usually come as a spritzer or a slushie, but Kapai Coffee House & Bistro in Kanpur makes both. The Citrus Matcha Spritzer is zesty, the Coconut Matcha Slushie is chilled, and the Oat & Honey Matcha is the gentle one. Easy to order, easy to finish.
When- 10:30 AM- 1 AM
Where- 117/H-1/62A, Pandu Nagar, Near Lajpat Nagar
Elite House in Kanpur sounds fancy, but its matcha is easy to love. The Matcha Cloud is soft and airy, and the Matcha Frappe is icy and a little indulgent. Neither needs explaining, and neither lasts long once it arrives. Order one now and plan the second visit before you finish.
When- 11 AM- 11 PM
Where- 156-E, Block Shyam Nagar, Zone-08, Shyam Nagar
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