For matcha lovers who think they've tried it all, TOKKIA offers a different perspective – Korean matcha, whisked to order in London's first dedicated Korean matcha house. Founded by Sooji Im, the concept sources its matcha from Jeju Island, where the volcanic terroir gives the tea a naturally smooth, gently sweet character. Compared with the rich umami and more vegetal intensity often associated with Japanese matcha, Korean matcha tends to feel softer, rounder and nuttier, with subtle toasted notes – a difference you notice immediately when tasted side by side.

TOKKIA now has locations in Covent Garden and Soho, with the latter bringing a bakery-led approach centred around Korean sogeum-bbang, or salt bread.

Séntire’s take: this is one for the matcha-obsessed who want to go beyond the usual Japanese references. Come for the Long Matcha or one of the seasonal creations, stay for the Korean tea ritual and, ideally, a warm salt bread on the side. It's a reminder that matcha has a much broader story than the one we've become accustomed to seeing in and around London.