Matcha at Weddings: A Trendy Drink Between Love & Rejection

You want an idea that visibly reflects your values — conscious, aesthetic, inclusive? Matcha is appearing at more and more weddings in 2025. It’s green, calming and at the same time energizing. Some love the creamy‑grassy umami note, others can’t relate at all. That’s exactly why a measured look pays off: Where does matcha fit, what does it cost, and how do you use it so even skeptics say, “Clever solution!”?

Kurz erklärt: Was Matcha wirklich ist

Matcha is finely ground powder made from shaded-grown green tea (Tencha). Unlike brewed tea, you drink the whole leaf — with all its aromas and caffeine. Don’t promise any “health miracles,” but use the clear advantage: matcha can awaken and at the same time feel pleasantly soft (hello L‑Theanine). In taste, good matcha is rounded, slightly sweet‑nutty and never bluntly bitter.

Begriffsklärung & Qualität – worauf ihr achten solltet

Important to know: “Matcha” is not a protected term and labels like “ceremonial grade” are not legally regulated. Brands use them differently. Your best insurance is therefore a quick, sensory quality check:

• Color: vivid, rich green instead of olive‑gray.
• Texture: powdery‑fine, no sandy grit.
• Taste: creamy‑umami, no dominant bitterness.
• Origin & raw material: from Tencha, ideally with harvest/batch info; reputable suppliers share residue or lab tests.
• Steer clear of cheap powders with additives (sugar/coloring) — they usually taste flat in drinks and leave streaks.

Warum taucht Matcha jetzt bei Hochzeiten auf?

• Aesthetics: the soft “matcha green” pairs with eucalyptus, sage and moss — perfect for minimalist nature palettes.
• Mindful Drinking: many couples want alcohol‑free or low‑ABV options without giving up “bar magic.” Matcha brings color, foam and a ritual feel.
• Storytelling: matcha stands for calm, presence and new beginnings — symbolically powerful for an “I do.”

Budget vs. Premium – drei sinnvolle Integrationspfade

1) Budget: A clear statement, minimal effort

• Look: Use “matcha green” as an accent in stationery, ribbons, napkins or a subtle dessert glaze.
• One signature mocktail for the reception: plan 1–1.5 g matcha per drink. Tip: pre‑batch a base (lemon juice, syrup, water), sieve matcha in fresh and work it in with a shaker or small blender.

2) Mid: Your little matcha bar

• Two to three drinks for cocktail hour: think an Iced Matcha Latte (oat milk, vanilla, pinch of salt), a zesty Yuzu‑Matcha Collins (alcohol‑free or low‑ABV) and a light Matcha Spritz.
• Cost orientation: for solid qualities you’ll pay roughly €22–30 per 30 g. At 1.5 g per drink, 30 g yields about 20 drinks — plus juice/syrup/ice/staff.

3) Premium: “Whisked Shots” & mini ritual

• For small gatherings or as a show moment: freshly whisked shots (Chasen) at the Champagne reception, accompanied by a 2‑minute explanation of origin and harvest.
• Optionally a mini tasting with two grades — guests love the aha effect when they can taste the differences.

Mini‑Beispielrechnung (für Planer:innen)

100 drinks × 1.5 g = 150 g matcha. At ~€25 per 30 g you need 5 tins → about €125 tea cost. That’s roughly €1.25 per drink — without syrup, lemon, ice or staff. This gives you a reliable price anchor for bar packages.

Praxis‑Setup: So läuft’s reibungslos

• Water: 70–80 °C — too hot makes it bitter.
• Sieving & tooling: sieve matcha finely beforehand; have shakers, milk frothers or a Chasen ready.
• Mise en place: keep citrus, syrups, glassware, ice cubes under control; signage with a caffeine notice.
• High volume: pre‑batch for mocktails; fresh frothing only for show moments.
• Test run: 1–2 weeks prior, check water quality, ice size and glass volumes with your venue.

Koffein & Inklusivität

Communicate openly: matcha contains caffeine — depending on amount roughly in the range of an espresso. Offer a caffeine‑free alternative in parallel (e.g. herbal Collins). That way every guest truly feels seen.

Einsatzorte im Ablauf

• Reception/aperitif with alcohol‑free options.
• Cocktail hour as its own matcha moment.
• Dessert station: matcha tiramisu, éclairs or mini pavlovas.
• Favors: small matcha truffles or chocolate bars.
• Morning‑after brunch: iced lattes to help people recover.

Farbwelt ohne Kitsch

Keep it minimal: linen, ceramics, glass — plus sage and eucalyptus greens. One or two strong elements are enough. Matcha is not a theme, it’s an accent.

WedSet‑Verknüpfung: Von Idee zu sauberer Orga

• Create multiple events in WedSet (reception, cocktail hour, morning‑after). That way you plan quantities and staff separately.
• Add notes/allergens to invitations and collect guest preferences via RSVP.
• Use the Picture Hub to share recipes, bar sketches and setups with the venue & bar team — everyone looks at the same, up‑to‑date version.

Matcha is polarizing — and that’s exactly your opportunity. Use it as a subtle symbol of hope and new beginnings. Used sparingly, it becomes the quiet, green thread that holds your day together — without any hype overdose.