Best matcha in Tbilisi
Matcha in Tbilisi has moved from a coffee-shop afterthought to its own category. The best cafés in Tbilisi use ceremonial-grade matcha from named Japanese growers (Uji, Nishio, Kagoshima), whisk it properly with a chasen, and serve it in three formats: straight, iced latte, and hot latte. Roasters maps the cafés in Tbilisi doing it right. Tbilisi is one of 144 cities with a “Matcha” guide on Roasters.
Preparation matters as much as the powder. A properly made matcha is sifted (to avoid clumps), whisked with a chasen in a W-shape (not stirred), and served in a wide bowl or over ice with milk. The best matcha lattes in Tbilisi balance the matcha with whole milk, oat, or barista-grade alternatives — never overpowered by sugar or syrup.
Matcha guides: where Tbilisi ranks
With 62 cafés, Tbilisi is 32 above the 30-café line that unlocks themed guides on Roasters.
Ranked by how many specialty cafés each city lists, Tbilisi is #66 among the 144 cities with this guide.
Tbilisi is the only city in Georgia with a “Matcha” guide so far.
Tbilisi accounts for 81% of the specialty cafés listed in Georgia and ranks #9 among 251 cities in Asia.
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About matcha in Tbilisi
What is ceremonial-grade matcha?
Ceremonial-grade matcha is the highest quality of matcha — made from first-harvest tea leaves, stone-ground into a vivid green powder, intended for traditional tea preparation. It's smoother, sweeter, and brighter than culinary-grade matcha, which is duller and meant for cooking and blending.
How much specialty coffee is there in Tbilisi?
The community has mapped 62 cafés and roasters there, 81% of all listings in Georgia.
Is this one of the bigger “Matcha” guides?
Yes: Tbilisi ranks #66 of 144 by the number of specialty cafés it lists.
Is Tbilisi the only place in Georgia with this guide?
Yes, for now. Other cities in Georgia need more listings before a “Matcha” guide opens.
