REN
Ceremonial
RM 36 – 880
Niko Neko Matcha — single-origin matcha, houjicha and other Japanese teas, sourced from Uji and ground slowly.
Established 2016 · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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REN
Ceremonial
RM 36 – 880
KIYONE
Daily ceremonial
RM 16 – 309
HAKU
Premium
RM 13 – 250
— Our practice —
We don't grow. We choose, ground, seal, and ship.
For ten years we've worked with a small group of Uji farmers, milling each lot on granite at thirty grams an hour and sealing pouches in nitrogen within ten days of harvest.
Read our story →From the journal
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How to whisk a proper bowl of REN — the gentle way
Iced AJISAI latte — toasted soy milk, a pinch of salt
— Find us —
Six cafés. Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor.
Plus four hundred and twelve partner cafés, restaurants and patisseries across Malaysia.
Find a café →
All (36)
REN
RM 36 – 880
KIYONE
RM 16 – 309
AJISAI 2.0
RM 14 – 149
YURI
RM 11 – 85
HAKU
RM 13 – 250
MINO
RM 10 – 170
TSUBAKI
RM 11 – 79
AKANE
RM 11 – 79
MOKUREN
RM 11 – 79
RIKKA
RM 11 – 89
SUISEN
RM 10 – 185
Artisanal Tea Bags
RM 110
12 Days Detox
RM 29
12 Days Heart Protector
RM 29
12 Days Exfoliate
RM 29
12 Days Moisturize
RM 29
YUKIWA
RM 99
ASAGAO
RM 89
SUMIRE
RM 35
KOHAKU
RM 29
HASU
RM 45
TSUBOMI
RM 39
RINE
RM 109
KIGIKU
RM 39
KARIN
RM 85 – 89
The Matcha Brewers
RM 170 – 609
Tango Tanimura
RM 115 – 800
Cotton Gift Bag
RM 12 – 16
Huskee Cup
RM 89 – 229
The Ceramic Series
RM 90 – 450
Niko on the Wave Tee
RM 119
Odd Patch Tee
RM 99
Milling Club Tee
RM 119
10th Anniversary Tee
RM 119
Rare & Finest
RM 20 – 370
AJISAI Popcorn
RM 25 – 701 / 4
REN
RM 36 – 880Matcha · Ceremonial · For the true enthusiast.
"Simply the highest matcha we offer."
Specifications
Size
Taste profile
Brewing — four moves, fifteen seconds
The story behind REN
Ingredients
100% stone-ground green tea (Camellia sinensis). Nothing else.
Shipping & returns
West Malaysia: 2–3 days. East Malaysia: 3–5 days. International: 5–10 days. Unopened pouches returnable within 14 days.
Storage
Refrigerate after opening. Use within 30 days for peak flavour.
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Notes from the bowl — 127 reviews · 4.9
Aishwarya R.
17.04.2026
★★★★★
"My third tin. The one I keep for Sunday mornings — slow whisk, no milk, no sugar. It rewards every minute you spend on it."
Kenji Y.
02.04.2026
★★★★★
"I've tasted matcha in Uji, Kyoto, Tokyo. Niko Neko sits comfortably in that company. Real depth, no harshness."
Marlina A.
28.03.2026
★★★★☆
"Bought as a gift, ended up keeping half. Wish the 80 g was packaged a little more giftable."
From the bowl — recipes, brewing guides, and field notes from our cafés.
How to whisk a proper bowl of REN — the gentle way
18.05.2026
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Iced AJISAI latte — toasted soy milk, a pinch of salt
09.05.2026
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Why grade matters — and when it doesn't
01.05.2026
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A hot houjicha for the rain — TSUBAKI, oat, vanilla
22.04.2026
Read
The chasen care guide — what most people get wrong
10.04.2026
Read
Matcha Orange Hibiscus Tea — YURI, hibiscus, citrus
09.02.2026
Read
Summer Slushie — REN matcha over crushed ice
22.11.2025
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Matcha Lime Mojito — AJISAI, mint, lime, soda
15.08.2025
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Matcha Rosemary Ade with Houjicha Jelly — REN + AKANE
12.08.2025
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Drunken Salted Matcha Latte — AJISAI, sea salt, oat
20.06.2025
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Find us — six of our own cafés, four hundred and twelve partners, and a small list of brand collaborators.
Niko Neko — The Concept Store, Bangsar
Mon–Sun · 09:00–19:00
Directions
Niko Neko — TTDI
Wed–Mon · 10:00–20:00
Directions
Niko Neko — The Concept Store 2.0, Chinatown
Mon–Sun · 10:00–20:00
Directions
Niko Neko — George Town
Tue–Sun · 09:30–18:00
Directions
Niko Neko — Mont Kiara
Mon–Sun · 09:00–21:00
Directions
Niko Neko — Johor Bahru
Mon–Sun · 10:00–22:00
Directions
412 partner cafés serve Niko Neko matcha across Malaysia and the region. Browse by city, or search for one near you.
Mossy Door
Bangsar — Jalan Maarof.
DR.Inc Coffee
Damansara Heights — Bukit Damansara.
Pulp by Papa Palheta
Bangsar — Lorong Ara Kiri.
Common Man Coffee Roasters
TTDI — Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad.
Toby's Estate
Mont Kiara — Solaris.
Roast Coffee
Bangsar South — KL Eco City.
Cafe Cino
Sri Petaling — Jalan Radin.
Ome by Spacebar
Cheras — Sunway Velocity.
VCR · PJ
Petaling Jaya — Damansara Utama.
Coffee Stain by Joseph
Subang Jaya — SS15.
Hauz Coffee Roasters
Damansara — Tropicana Avenue.
Brewman Coffee
Damansara Utama — Uptown.
Antipodean
Bangsar South — The Square.
MyBurgerLab Café
Subang Jaya — SS15.
Coffee Project
George Town — Lorong Chulia.
Mish Mash
George Town — Muntri Mews.
Bricklin Coffee
George Town — Bishop Street.
Constant Gardener
George Town — Lebuh Acheh.
Holicow Café
Tanjung Tokong — Strait Quay.
Dr.Cafe
Johor Bahru — KSL City.
Slow Coffee Bar
Johor Bahru — Permas Jaya.
The Replacement Lodge & Kitchen
Johor Bahru — Old Town.
El Centro
Kota Kinabalu — Gaya Street.
Inko Coffee Roasters
Kota Kinabalu — Damai.
Coffee Obsession
Kuching — Jalan Padungan.
Black Bean Coffee
Kuching — Carpenter Street.
Common Man Coffee · SG
River Valley — Martin Road.
Apartment Coffee
Robertson Quay — Boat Quay.
Atlas Coffeehouse
Bukit Timah — Duke's Road.
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Past and present brand collaborations — special-edition products, pop-ups, and pastries.
7-Eleven × Niko Neko
Nov 2022
Matcha soft serve at 65+ 7Café outlets across Klang Valley, made with YURI.
UNIQLO × Niko Neko
Aug 2022
A 4-in-1 Japanese Tea Bag gift produced for UNIQLO's "On The Road" campaign.
7-Eleven × Niko Neko · Pop-up
Jun 2022
A pop-up café at the 7-Eleven Flagship Store, Bandar Puteri Puchong.
ROYCE' × Niko Neko
Sep 2020
A limited ROYCE' Matcha Bar Chocolate to mark the launch of AJISAI.
Ladurée × Niko Neko
Nov 2019
A special-collaboration pastry, mocktail and gift-box line at Ladurée Malaysia.
The Loaf × Niko Neko
Dec 2020
A genmaicha croissant and gooey genmaicha oyaki, made with MOKUREN.
Llaollao × Niko Neko
Jul 2020
A matcha sauce topping at Llaollao's natural frozen-yoghurt counters across the region.
About Niko Neko — our story, our matcha, how we ship, and how to reach us.
We are the uncommon one. Niko Neko Matcha began in 2016, in a small space in Bangsar, with the simple thesis that matcha in Malaysia deserved more than dusty supermarket tins.
A decade later, we work with a small group of Uji, Mie and Yame farmers, grind each lot on a granite stone mill at thirty grams an hour, and ship in oxygen-sealed pouches within ten days of harvest. We don't grow. We don't roast. We choose, ground, seal, and ship — and we put our name on it.
Today, we operate six cafés across Malaysia and supply over four hundred partner cafés, restaurants and patisseries from Penang to Johor — plus 1,500+ baristas and patissiers across Southeast Asia.
Founder note.
"I'd rather sell less and pour it better."
— Syun Hattori, founder.
Four regions. Our matcha is sourced from a small set of Japanese tea-growing regions — each with its own micro-climate and cultivar.
Mie
Yabukita single-cultivar — REN, KIYONE, HAKU, YURI.
Yame
Yabukita + Sayamakaori blends — AJISAI 2.0, KIKU.
Wazuka
Hill-shaded houjicha leaf — TSUBAKI, AKANE.
Kirishima
Volcanic soil, deep umami — special-batch matcha.
Recognitions.
Our matcha is brewed by the World Latte Art Champion (Irvine Quek, 2019), Malaysia's Brewer Cup Champion (Shaun Liew, 2017 & 2019), and barista champions across the region.
We've poured at the International Café & Beverage Show, supplied Ladurée Malaysia, ROYCE' Malaysia, 7-Eleven, UNIQLO, and Llaollao — full list on the collaborations page.
Frequently asked.
How fresh is the matcha?
Every pouch leaves our facility within ten days of grinding. We seal in nitrogen-flushed pouches and ship in opaque boxes.
Is the matcha organic?
Our Uji and Mie partners follow JAS-certified sustainable practices. All our matcha from Mie is halal-certified by the Japan Halal Association (JHA), recognised by JAKIM. We choose flavour and provenance over certifications, but we publish each lot's farm of origin.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes — Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, the UK and a few others. 5–10 days, signature on delivery.
What's the difference between REN, KIYONE, HAKU and MINO?
All ceremonial-tier matcha. REN is the highest grade in our range. KIYONE is daily ceremonial. HAKU is premium. MINO is everyday. See each product page for the full taste profile.
Can I open a wholesale account?
Yes. Submit through our wholesale enquiry page; we reply within two business days.
Do you offer café training?
Yes — free one-to-one training for our café partners' baristas, plus direct WhatsApp support from our specialist. See the wholesale page for full privileges.
Contact.
General — hello@nikonekomatcha.com
Wholesale — wholesale@nikonekomatcha.com
Press — press@nikonekomatcha.com
WhatsApp · +60 19-298 0272
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How to whisk a proper bowl of REN
Ingredients
Method
For cafés, restaurants and brand partners
Wholesale.
The matcha behind 1,500+ baristas, the National Coffee Championship trophies, and the kitchens of Ladurée, 7-Eleven and ROYCE'.
— Why our matcha —
Five reasons our cafés stay.
01
One powder for all uses.
Use the same powder for beverages and desserts. No need to stock multiple grades.
02
Vibrant green in cup and crumb.
Hand-selected for chlorophyll retention — colour holds through milk, ice, and oven heat.
03
Easy to whisk.
Finely milled at granite-mill speed (30 g / hr). Forms a clean crema layer in lattes without fuss.
04
Halal-certified.
All our Mie-sourced matcha is JHA halal-certified, recognised by JAKIM.
05
Recipes that work.
Every wholesale partner receives our brewing techniques and original café recipes — battle-tested in our own six cafés.
— Our matcha series —
The line, condensed.
NameCultivar · RegionBest for
RENYabukita · MieTea, premium latte
KIYONEYabukita · MieDaily ceremonial
HAKUYabukita · MiePremium daily
MINOYabukita blend · MinoEveryday
AJISAI 2.0Yabukita + Sayamakaori · YameLatte, bakes
YURIYabukita · MieLatte, baking, value
Sizes for wholesale — 200 g, 500 g. Custom pack sizes on request.
— Trusted by —
1,500+ baristas. Across seven countries.
Brewed by baristas, patissiers and chefs across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Australia and the UK. Including the champions below.
Irvine Quek
World Latte Art Champion 2019
Shaun Liew
MY Brewer Cup 2017 & 2019
Jen
TH National Barista 2023
Tanpong
TH National Brewers Cup 2023
Honourable collaborations — 7-Eleven, UNIQLO, ROYCE', Ladurée, The Loaf, Llaollao.
— What you get —
As a partner café.
01
Free one-to-one training.
For your baristas and service crew, led by our certified matcha specialist.
02
Direct specialist support.
Ask our matcha specialist about brewing, storing, and serving — by WhatsApp, no ticketing system.
03
Customised menu development.
We help curate a matcha menu tailored to your kitchen and clientele.
04
Free matcha cupping session.
Sample the full range and determine the most suitable matcha for your business.
— Get in touch —
Reply within one business day.
WhatsApp our sales team — Iwen and Zhi Yi answer within one business day.
WhatsApp · +60 19-298 0386 →Or fill the form — we reply by email within two business days.