Jess Alizzi's guide to the best matcha in Melbourne

"With two iconic locations and likely more to come, Ini Studios has become quite the hot spot in Melbourne if you’re after a relaxing, aesthetically pleasing spot for your morning matcha run. Located in both Collingwood and Carlton, Ini Studios offers a clean, tranquil, and relaxed space to sip matcha, snack on a waffle and enjoy." 

"This is a real IYKYK café. Situated in Fitzroy North behind an unassuming door on a main road is Taiyo Sun. This must-visit spot specialises in home-style Japanese comfort food and some of the best matcha in Melbourne. Get in early though, there are only three tables!"

"Situated in a laneway between Lonsdale and Little Bourke is Tori’s, a small artisan bakery offering a wide variety of delicious cakes, desserts, and some of the best matcha to pair. Its matcha flavoured sweets are also not to be missed!"

"Hidden down a little Melbourne laneway, Little Rogue is easy to miss but worth the effort to find. The small, cosy café offers a wide variety of pastries and sweets from its sister bakery Bakemono across the street, but it is the matcha that I always come back for. Sweet, generous servings and made with love."

"Hikari is not only one of the newer spots on the list but is also the easiest to find. Located in the heart of Swanston Street, just outside Melbourne Central, this tiny Japanese café offers not only some of the best matcha in Melbourne but a beautiful selection of Japanese tableware and décor. A sweet spot to relax, enjoy a matcha and people watch by the window."