CEREMONY Matcha Bar has opened its windows on the Sea Point Promenade, steps from the Atlantic Ocean and at the heart of Cape Town’s wellness culture. It’s imagined as a space for ritual, presence and community – a place where the coastal energy meets Ceremony’s world of wellbeing and calm.
For Mikayla McClean, who founded Ceremony Matcha in 2022, the bar marks a natural next step in the evolution of her brand. Over the past three years, she has introduced South Africans to the quiet power of Ceremonial Grade Matcha, sourcing sustainable and premium blends directly from Kagoshima, Japan, and cultivating a loyal community drawn to matcha as both a daily ritual and a lifestyle.
The matcha bar extends this philosophy into a physical space. Its considered menu has been developed in collaboration with Michelin-trained chef Kira Jacobs, blending Japanese inspiration with modern South African sensibilities. Alongside Ceremony’s signature blends are seasonal creations, designed to highlight the depth and versatility of this centuries-old Japanese tea – from layered matcha lattes to roasted hōjicha infused with chai spices, delicate cold brews lifted with honey and florals, and savoury bakes elevated with Japanese shichimi togarashi. Every element of the menu has been thoughtfully considered and crafted to reflect Ceremony’s philosophy: intentional, minimal and deeply sensory.
Now, her focus shifts to creating a dedicated space for intentional, slow living and meaningful exchange. From morning rituals to yoga flows, sound journeys, collaborative pop-ups and curated gatherings, the space brings Ceremony’s wellness-first ethos to life. With community at its heart, the bar offers a platform for connection and shared presence.
Ceremony Matcha Bar, 213 Beach Road, Sea Point Promenade, is open daily from 6.30 am (until 3pm Mondays to Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 1pm), inviting the Cape Town community and beyond to pause, sip and savour.
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