Matcha Latte in Brighton — The Neeko Story Behind Our Most Loved Cup
Brighton has always been a city that embraces creativity — from the lanes filled with artists to the seafront that seems to change colour with every season. It’s in this atmosphere of imagination that our Matcha Latte found its home at Neeko Café.
But the story of this drink begins much further away…
It begins in Uji, Kyoto, the birthplace of ceremonial matcha.
🍃 Where Our Matcha Comes From
In the soft, misty hills of Uji, tea farmers practice traditions that have been passed down for centuries. Each spring, they shade the tea plants with woven screens to protect the leaves from harsh sunlight. This allows the leaves to develop the vivid green colour and naturally sweet flavour that true matcha is known for.
Once harvested, the leaves are steamed, dried, and slowly ground into fine powder using stone mills — a process that takes hours but preserves the richness and aroma of authentic Japanese matcha.
This is the same matcha we use at Neeko Café in Brighton, where every cup begins with that same care, history, and intention.
☕ The Art Behind Every Matcha Latte
At Neeko, our Matcha Latte isn’t just a drink — it’s a small ritual.
We whisk the matcha by hand into a smooth, velvety foam, ensuring there are no clumps, only a bright jade surface. Then we combine it with creamy steamed milk to create the perfect balance: earthy, slightly sweet, and beautifully rounded.
The final touch is the delicate matcha art on top — a soft heart or leaf that mirrors the Japanese aesthetic of simple beauty, or shibui.
The cup in the photo above, taken in our café, shows exactly what makes our Matcha Latte special:
a rich green that stays vibrant, silky microfoam, and a flavour that is gentle yet full of depth.
🌱 Why Matcha Lovers in Brighton Choose Neeko
People visit us from across Brighton — and even outside the city — because they tell us our matcha tastes different. Some say it’s smoother, others say it’s stronger, and many say it feels like drinking matcha “the way it’s meant to be.”
Here’s why:
✔ Authentic ceremonial-grade matcha
No artificial colouring, no bitterness — pure premium tea.
✔ Freshly whisked for every order
We never pre-mix or automate the process.
✔ Balanced sweetness
Not overpowering. Just enough to highlight the natural flavours.
✔ A calm, Japanese-inspired café atmosphere
Many customers tell us our café reminds them of a small coffee shop they visited in Tokyo or Osaka.
🌊 Matcha Meets Brighton Culture
There is something unexpectedly perfect about sipping matcha near the sea.
Some customers enjoy their Matcha Latte after a walk on the pier. Others come to Neeko to study, work, or catch up with friends over a warm cup. Matcha has become part of Brighton’s modern café culture — just as espresso once did.
And for us, that’s the beauty of this drink:
a piece of Japanese tradition finding a new life in one of the UK’s most creative cities.
⭐ Looking for the Best Matcha Latte in Brighton?
Whether you’re a long-time matcha lover or trying it for the first time, we invite you to experience the drink that has become one of our signature creations at Neeko:
📍 Neeko Café – Brighton
Handcrafted matcha, Japanese-inspired menu, and a peaceful corner in the heart of the city.
Your perfect Matcha Latte is waiting.
