2025 Toronto's Best Matcha

Looking back at 2025, Toronto's Matcha Craze really blossomed! Whether it's tea powder flown directly from Japan or wildly creative matcha desserts, the choices in Toronto are increasing. Earlier, I launched the 2025 People's Choice Toronto's Strongest Matcha Edition on Threads with a "Choose 1 out of 4" matcha showdown. I collected the sacred votes from a crowd of matcha lovers with only one goal: to find the 2025 People's Choice for Toronto's Strongest Matcha! After a fierce battle with a nomination list full of strong contenders, the ultimate champion has finally been born! This list is definitely your best food hunting guide in Toronto for 2026, so save it right now.

Under the siege of many strong rivals (including traditional teahouses and popular cafes), NUTTEA broke through the encirclement with its exclusive "Nut Cream" and successfully won the title of "Strongest Matcha"! Why did NUTTEA win? Many people's first impression of NUTTEA is that they only sell Bubble Tea, but their matcha series is actually a hidden gem. NUTTEA's biggest selling point is that they are Vegan-friendly. They use absolutely no cow's milk; instead, they use 5 kinds of nuts (cashews, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts) which are cold-pressed, extracted, and emulsified to create a super rich Nut Cream. Taste Victory: Netizens highly praise their cream for being thick but not cloying. The rich aroma of nut oils mixed with the sweet aftertaste of matcha creates much more depth compared to traditional dairy milk. Must-order Recommendation: Although the Earl Grey Chocolate Nut Cream Tea is their signature, all you matcha lovers present must try the Uji Matcha with Nut Cream. Remember to follow their "45-degree angle" drinking method: one sip of cream, one sip of tea—it's incredibly good! Background Info: NUTTEA originated in Taiwan. Driven by the philosophy of environmental protection and animal welfare (plus the fact that it's really delicious), they have branches globally. In Toronto, they successfully broke the stereotype that "vegan drinks = bland."

Besides the champion NUTTEA, all the other nominees on this list are actually powerhouses. If you consider yourself a hardcore matcha lover, you must try out this entire list this year: 1. Traditional & Professional Tea Ceremony Style ✅ Icha Tea: When it comes to professionalism, Icha is definitely one of the best in Toronto. Their Whisked Matcha is very authentic. If you are pursuing the sweet aftertaste of "pure tea" and a tea ceremony experience, this is the top choice. ✅ Choo Tea: Matcha mille-crepe cake is their secret weapon; the tea flavor is strong enough and the cream is smooth. ✅ MATCHA HOUSE: True to its name, they focus on making matcha with very stable quality. 2. Desserts & Cafe Leisure Style ✅ Kream Dessert: The presentation of their matcha desserts is top-notch, a must for photos, and the taste lives up to the look. ✅ Amai Matcha: A relatively new player, focusing on matcha drinks and soft serve ice cream. ✅ Matcha Matcha: Conveniently located, it's a matcha gathering spot for many Downtowners. ✅ Cafe Pastel Toronto: The pink-themed decor is beautiful. Their matcha latte paired with exquisite pastries is perfect for spending an afternoon. ✅ Cafe La_On: Korean Cafe style, making very delicate matcha drinks. 3. Hidden Masters in Coffee Shops ✅ Wu Wei Coffee: Although it's a coffee shop, they are very particular about their tea sourcing, and their matcha latte is of extremely high standard. ✅ outofoffice Coffee + Bakery: Their matcha latte combined with house-baked bread is the perfect breakfast combo.

NUTTEA winning the 2025 People's Choice Championship with its unique nut aroma and vegan concept is absolutely well-deserved. However, taste is very subjective; some people love the richness of Nut Cream, while others prefer the tranquility of Icha. Which one is the World's No.1 Matcha in your heart? Feel free to leave a comment to let me know, or Tag your matcha friends to go try them out together! (Remember to Follow my Threads to stay tuned for the next poll!)