Best Matcha Drinks in Waikiki
Every Flavor Ranked — Find Your Perfect Cup (2026 Guide)
What's the Best Matcha in Waikiki?
The best matcha in Waikiki is real, stone-ground Japanese matcha whisked fresh to order — not a sugary instant powder — in a flavor you love. At Kona Coffee Donut?, our most popular pick is the Strawberry Matcha ($10.95): creamy, sweet-tart, and impossibly photogenic. Prefer it pure? The Classic Matcha Latte ($8.95) is the truest taste. Add tropical mango, coconut, guava, banana, or lilikoi, get any of them iced, or swap to a caffeine-free hojicha base — all just about 5 minutes from Waikiki Beach.
What Makes a Great Matcha Drink
Real Whisked Matcha, the Right Balance, and a Flavor You'll Love
A great matcha starts with real, stone-ground Japanese matcha whisked fresh to order — not a sugary instant powder. That's what gives you the vivid green color, the smooth earthy-umami flavor, and the calm, steady caffeine matcha is famous for. Every matcha on our Waikiki menu is built on that same real base.
The second thing that makes a matcha great is balance. Too much sugar buries the tea; too little and it can taste harsh. Our flavored matchas layer just enough fruit or cream to complement the grassy matcha underneath, so you taste both — bright on top, earthy below. That balance is exactly why our Strawberry Matcha has become our most popular drink.
Flavor choice matters too. Some people want the pure, classic taste; others want tropical fruit, creamy coconut, or a dessert-like banana. That's why we pour a full lineup — so whether it's your first matcha ever or your daily ritual, there's one with your name on it. Below we rank them to help you choose.
Finally, a great matcha fits the moment. Iced on a hot Waikiki afternoon, hot on an early morning, or swapped to a caffeine-free hojicha base when you want something toasty and gentle. Pair any of them with a fresh mochi donut and a quick coffee run becomes the best few minutes of your day.
Our Matcha Lineup, Ranked
Every Flavor We Pour in Waikiki — All Great, One Bestseller
Strawberry Matcha
#1 · $10.95 · most popular ⭐
Our bestseller and most-ordered matcha. A sweet layer of strawberry over freshly whisked matcha and milk — creamy, sweet-tart, and impossibly photogenic. The berry brightens the grassy matcha while the milk keeps it smooth. If you order one matcha in Waikiki, make it this.
Classic Matcha Latte
#2 · $8.95
Pure stone-ground Japanese matcha whisked into your choice of milk. Earthy, smooth, and lightly sweet — the truest taste of real matcha and the perfect baseline for the whole menu. Order it hot or iced, and pair it with a mochi donut.
Mango Matcha
#3 · $8.95 · tropical
Our island twist. Juicy tropical mango layered over real whisked matcha — bright, refreshing, and best served iced in the Waikiki sun. A fruity crowd-pleaser that's hard to find back on the mainland.
Coconut Matcha
$8.95 · Hawaiian
Creamy island richness meets earthy matcha. Coconut rounds out the tea with a smooth, dessert-like sweetness — a mellow, tropical pick that first-time matcha drinkers love.
Guava Matcha
$8.95 · island fruit
Sweet, fragrant island guava over whisked matcha. Guava is a true Hawaiian favorite, and layered with grassy matcha it turns into something you can only really enjoy here in the islands.
Banana Matcha
$8.95
Like a green-tea banana milkshake. Creamy banana softens matcha's earthy edge into something smooth and dessert-like — a fun, mellow option that's a hit with kids and matcha newcomers alike.
Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) Matcha
$8.95 · island fruit
Tangy Hawaiian passion fruit brightens the matcha with a tart, tropical zing. Refreshing and a little exotic, lilikoi is the island fruit flavor to try if you like your matcha bright and lively.
Azuki (Red Bean) Latte
$10.95 · traditional
For fans of classic Japanese-Korean café flavor. Sweet azuki red bean blended into a creamy latte — comforting, nutty, and lightly sweet. Order it alongside a matcha latte to taste two sides of café culture in one visit.
Which Matcha Flavor Is Right for You?
A Quick Guide to Picking Your Perfect Cup
Not sure which to order? Match your mood to a flavor — every one is made with real whisked matcha, and can be served hot or iced:
| If you want… | Order this | Tastes like | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The bestseller / crowd-pleaser | Strawberry Matcha ⭐ | Creamy, sweet-tart strawberry | $10.95 |
| The pure, classic taste | Classic Matcha Latte | Stone-ground matcha + milk | $8.95 |
| Bright & tropical | Mango Matcha | Juicy tropical mango | $8.95 |
| Creamy island richness | Coconut Matcha | Smooth Hawaiian coconut | $8.95 |
| A local island fruit | Guava Matcha | Sweet island guava | $8.95 |
| Something fun & mellow | Banana Matcha | Green-tea banana shake | $8.95 |
| Tart & refreshing | Lilikoi Matcha | Tangy passion fruit | $8.95 |
| Traditional & cozy | Azuki Red Bean Latte | Sweet red bean | $10.95 |
| Caffeine-free & roasted | Any flavor, hojicha base | Toasty, nutty caramel | $8.95 |
Every drink can be made iced, and any flavor can be built on a caffeine-free hojicha base instead of matcha. When in doubt, start with the Strawberry Matcha — it's our most popular for a reason.
Matcha or Hojicha? Choose Your Base
Real Matcha Base — Vivid & Grassy
The classic. Every flavor is built on real stone-ground Japanese matcha, whisked fresh — vivid green, earthy-sweet, with matcha's signature calm caffeine. This is what most people picture when they order a matcha latte, and it's the base for our bestselling Strawberry Matcha.
Hojicha Base — Roasted & Caffeine-Free-Friendly
Prefer something toasty and mellow? Ask for any flavor on a hojicha (roasted green tea) base instead. Hojicha is nutty, caramel-like, and naturally very low in caffeine — the perfect pick for the evening, or for anyone avoiding a caffeine kick.
Get Any of Them Iced
Every matcha and hojicha drink can be made iced — and on a warm Waikiki day, that's how most guests order. The cold smooths the flavor and makes the color pop. Hot works beautifully too when you want something cozy.
Same Great Flavors, Your Way
Strawberry, mango, coconut, guava, banana, lilikoi — pair any flavor with either base, hot or iced. It's an easy way to make your drink exactly yours, and to find a new favorite on every visit.
Where to Get the Best Matcha in Waikiki
Craving matcha near Waikiki Beach? Kona Coffee Donut? is your spot.
Kona Coffee Donut?
2142 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Right on Kalākaua Avenue in the heart of Waikiki, Kona Coffee Donut? whisks real Japanese matcha to order in a full lineup of flavors — led by our bestselling Strawberry Matcha — plus caffeine-free hojicha and 100% Kona coffee. Get any of them hot or iced, and pair one with a fresh mochi donut. We're about a 5-minute walk from Waikiki Beach and open daily from 7AM to 9PM.
- Bestselling Strawberry Matcha + a full flavor lineup
- Real whisked matcha or caffeine-free hojicha — hot or iced
- Pairs perfectly with a fresh mochi donut
- ~5 min from Waikiki Beach · open daily 7AM–9PM · (808) 260-1835
Tips for the Best Matcha
How to Order and Enjoy Yours
Iced vs Hot — How to Choose
On a warm Waikiki afternoon, order it iced: the cold smooths the umami and makes the green even more refreshing. In the cooler early morning, hot matcha is cozy and comforting. Both use the same real whisked matcha, so you can't go wrong.
Start with Strawberry or Classic
New to our matcha? Order the Strawberry Matcha for the crowd-pleasing bestseller, or the Classic Matcha Latte for the pure, true taste. From there, branch into the tropical flavors on your next visit.
Pair It with a Mochi Donut
Matcha and mochi are a match made in heaven. Add a fresh mochi donut — we even make a matcha one — and the chewy, lightly sweet donut balances the earthy tea perfectly. It's the combo our regulars come back for.
Go Caffeine-Free with Hojicha
Want the treat without the buzz? Ask for your flavor on a hojicha base. It's roasted, nutty, and naturally very low in caffeine, so you can enjoy a warm or iced cup any time of day — even in the evening.
Frequently Asked Questions About Matcha in Waikiki
What is the best matcha drink at Kona Coffee Donut?
Do you have strawberry matcha in Waikiki?
Can I get iced matcha?
Is there a caffeine-free option?
How much is matcha in Waikiki?
Come Taste the Best Matcha in Waikiki
Visit Kona Coffee Donut? at 2142 Kalakaua Ave and try our bestselling Strawberry Matcha and the whole lineup — whisked fresh, hot or iced, just minutes from the beach.