Matcha in Kota Bharu: Where to Order Your Next Cup

Several Kota Bharu cafes build their drinks menus around matcha green tea as a primary ingredient rather than a seasonal add-on. These outlets carry multiple matcha formats, from hot and iced lattes to cloud-froth and frappé variations, giving you a broad choice within a single order. If you are also exploring matcha powder to make drinks at home, see our guide to matcha powder in Kota Bharu for retail and delivery options.

Matcha lovers in Kota Bharu have plenty to explore at ZUS Coffee on Jalan Temenggong, where the green tea menu runs impressively deep. The Hot Matcha Latte and Iced Matcha Latte cover the classics, while the Matcha Cloud Frappé and Matcha Cloud Latté add a lighter, frothier dimension to the lineup. For something a little more indulgent, the Matcha Chocolate Latte and Matcha Strawberry Latte bring in complementary flavours, and the Not Pistachio Matcha Cloud Latté and Pistachio With Matcha Cloud round things out for those who enjoy that nutty pairing.

Tucked into the ground floor of KB Mall in Kota Bharu, CHAGEE brings a tea-house sensibility to its matcha offerings. The REGULAR - SIGNATURE MATCHA LATTE is a straightforward starting point, available both iced and as a REGULAR - Signature Matcha Latte (Hot) for those who prefer their drink warm. The menu also includes the Regular - Lime Cheese Matcha Latte, with or without the cap, for a savouriness that balances the green tea, alongside the Regular - Jasmine Matcha Pure Tea for a cleaner, less milky experience. Mall-goers looking for a matcha-forward drink break will find the range here thoughtfully put together.

Sitting in the Berek 12 stretch along Jalan Hospital in Kota Bharu, Limau keeps its matcha menu focused and unfussy. The MATCHA LATTE is the straightforward anchor, while the COCONUT MATCHA LATTE adds a tropical note to the same green-tea base. Those wanting something brighter can reach for the STRAWBERRY MATCHA LATTE, and the PR - MATCHA LATTE rounds out the selection for anyone exploring the full lineup. It's a compact, well-considered set of options for a quick matcha fix in this part of Bandar Kota Bharu.

emart24 in Tumpat pulls off something quietly impressive: a convenience-store format that doubles as a surprisingly complete matcha destination. The Matcha Soft Serve (Cup) and Mix Soft Serve (Cup) Matcha & Vanilla make for an easy, handheld treat, while the Matcha Donut and Matcha Choco Donut Bites lean into the snackier side of things. Those after something a bit more substantial can go for the Hojicha Matcha Belgian Waffle, and there are even warm drinks like the Hot Matcha Latte to round out the spread, an unusually wide matcha range for a neighbourhood convenience stop.

Kami Coffee on Jalan Dusun Muda in central Kota Bharu has built a matcha menu that goes well beyond the standard latte. The Iced Cold Matcha Coconut 🍃🥥 and Iced Cold Matcha Banana 🍃🍌 pair the grassy depth of matcha with tropical sweetness, while the Iced Cold Matcha Strawberry 🍃🍓 and Iced Cold Matcha Lychee 🍵 bring a fruitier profile to the cold-drink selection. For a nuttier direction, the Iced Cold Matcha Pistachio 🍃🐿️ is there, and the simpler Matcha 🍃 and Matcha Nise 🍃🤎 serve those who prefer their green tea a little less fussed over.

Hité on Jln Sultan Ibrahim in Bandar Kota Bharu runs a matcha menu with a quietly distinctive character, anchored by two series of drinks. The Kiyone Matcha Latte and Kiyone Matcha Tea offer a straightforward entry into the range, while the Ajisai Matcha Latte and Ajisai Matcha Tea carry a more floral-sounding identity that sets them apart. For something more locally inflected, the Matcha Harum Manis and Matcha Strawberry bring fruit into the mix, giving the menu a breadth that suits drinkers with different preferences.

Tucked along Jalan Sri Cemerlang in Kampong Dusun Raja, Big Ball takes its matcha offering seriously with a tiered menu that gives drinkers plenty of room to find their level. The KM1) Matcha Ice Signature, KM2) Matcha Ice Premium, KM3) Matcha Ice Deluxe and KM4) Matcha Ice Supreme form a clear progression for those who want to work their way up the range. On the softer side, the M1) Cheese Japanese Matcha brings a savoury-meets-sweet angle, while the M2) Matcha Cloud Zen Matcha Latte and M3) Matcha Cloud Coconut Blue offer lighter alternatives. The Chocolate Matcha mousse rounds out the menu for anyone drawn to dessert-style options.

McDonald's® at the Kubang Kerian drive-through along Jalan Raja Perempuan Zainab 2 is Halal-certified, making it a dependable stop for a wide range of diners in this part of Kota Bharu. Among its dessert offerings, the Mochi Matcha Deluxe Sundae stands out as a matcha-inflected treat that brings together soft mochi and ice cream in one serving, a straightforward way to get a green-tea dessert fix at a familiar, accessible outlet.

Ibing Machang in Bandar Seri Mentara, right in front of the Pasar Bandar Baru Machang, is a bingsu, ice cream, and tea spot with a matcha lineup worth noting. The Matcha Bomb (M) is the showpiece of the selection, and the Pistachio Matcha and Strawberry Matcha (M) offer nuttier and fruitier takes on the green-tea base. A straight Matcha Latte is also on the menu for those who prefer the classic form, a compact but considered spread for a bingsu-and-tea café serving the Machang area.

Momoyo Ice Cream & Milk Tea in Taman Krai Central Park, Kuala Krai, blends the ice cream and milk-tea worlds into a menu with clear matcha ambitions. The (NEW) The "OG" Matcha Latte 2.0 signals a refined take on the house classic, and the (NEW) Matcha Strawberry Latte 2.0 pairs that green-tea base with fruit in an updated format. For something chewier, the Matcha Brown Sugar Boba brings boba into the mix, and the Oreo Matcha Frappe leans into dessert-drink territory, a well-rounded spread for Kuala Krai residents wanting variety in their matcha options.